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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 372.68 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 372.68 and 94.37 is: 141.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 372.68 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/372.68 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 372.68 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 35,167.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,167.48/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.58

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