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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.46, 372.46 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.46, 372.46 and 94.34 is: 141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.46 : 372.46 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.46/372.46 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.46x = 372.46 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.46x = 35,137.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,137.88/248.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.42

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