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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.15, 372.30 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.15, 372.30 and 94.08 is: 141.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.15 : 372.30 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.15/372.30 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.15x = 372.30 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.15x = 35,026.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,026.44/248.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.15

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