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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.16, 372.38 and 94.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.16, 372.38 and 94.15 is: 141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.16 : 372.38 = 94.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.16/372.38 = 94.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.16x = 372.38 × 94.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.16x = 35,058.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,058.01/248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.27

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