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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.12, 371.92 and 93.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.12, 371.92 and 93.98 is: 140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.12 : 371.92 = 93.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.12/371.92 = 93.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.12x = 371.92 × 93.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.12x = 34,953.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,953.91/248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.87

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