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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.39, 372.56 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.39, 372.56 and 94.25 is: 141.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.39 : 372.56 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.39/372.56 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.39x = 372.56 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.39x = 35,111.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,111.45/248.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.36

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