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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.94, 373.29 and 75.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.94, 373.29 and 75.58 is: 113.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.94 : 373.29 = 75.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.94/373.29 = 75.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.94x = 373.29 × 75.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.94x = 28,212.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,212.32/248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.33

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