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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.96, 373.40 and 66.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.96, 373.40 and 66.37 is: 99.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.96 : 373.40 = 66.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.96/373.40 = 66.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.96x = 373.40 × 66.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.96x = 24,781.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,781.79/248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.54

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