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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.15, 372.08 and 93.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.15, 372.08 and 93.98 is: 140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.15 : 372.08 = 93.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.15/372.08 = 93.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.15x = 372.08 × 93.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.15x = 34,968.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,968.10/248.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.91

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