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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.92, 373.33 and 84.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.92, 373.33 and 84.40 is: 126.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.92 : 373.33 = 84.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.92/373.33 = 84.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.92x = 373.33 × 84.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.92x = 31,509.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,509.05/248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.58

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