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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.46, 372.74 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.46, 372.74 and 94.40 is: 141.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.46 : 372.74 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.46/372.74 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.46x = 372.74 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.46x = 35,186.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,186.66/248.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.62

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