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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.37, 372.71 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.37, 372.71 and 94.32 is: 141.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.37 : 372.71 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.37/372.71 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.37x = 372.71 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.37x = 35,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,153.98/248.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.54

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