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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.20, 372.22 and 94.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.20, 372.22 and 94.14 is: 141.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.20 : 372.22 = 94.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.20/372.22 = 94.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.20x = 372.22 × 94.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.20x = 35,040.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,040.79/248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.18

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