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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.17, 372.26 and 94.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.17, 372.26 and 94.07 is: 141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.17 : 372.26 = 94.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.17/372.26 = 94.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.17x = 372.26 × 94.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.17x = 35,018.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,018.44/248.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.11

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