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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.24, 372.02 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.24, 372.02 and 94.01 is: 140.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.24 : 372.02 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.24/372.02 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.24x = 372.02 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.24x = 34,973.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,973.60/248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.89

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