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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.31, 372.51 and 94.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.31, 372.51 and 94.31 is: 141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.31 : 372.51 = 94.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.31/372.51 = 94.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.31x = 372.51 × 94.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.31x = 35,130.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,130.60/248.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.48

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