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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.26, 372.43 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.26, 372.43 and 94.20 is: 141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.26 : 372.43 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.26/372.43 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.26x = 372.43 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.26x = 35,082.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,082.91/248.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.32

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