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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.07, 371.89 and 93.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.07, 371.89 and 93.91 is: 140.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.07 : 371.89 = 93.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.07/371.89 = 93.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.07x = 371.89 × 93.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.07x = 34,924.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,924.19/248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.78

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