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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.25, 372.33 and 94.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.25, 372.33 and 94.19 is: 141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.25 : 372.33 = 94.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.25/372.33 = 94.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.25x = 372.33 × 94.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.25x = 35,069.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,069.76/248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.27

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