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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.27, 372.33 and 94.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.27, 372.33 and 94.19 is: 141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.27 : 372.33 = 94.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.27/372.33 = 94.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.27x = 372.33 × 94.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.27x = 35,067.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,067.90/248.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.25

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