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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.48, 372.73 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.48, 372.73 and 94.34 is: 141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.48 : 372.73 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.48/372.73 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.48x = 372.73 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.48x = 35,161.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,161.25/248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.50

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