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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.34, 372.71 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.34, 372.71 and 94.38 is: 141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.34 : 372.71 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.34/372.71 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.34x = 372.71 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.34x = 35,175.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,175.64/248.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.64

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