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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.51, 372.67 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.51, 372.67 and 94.48 is: 141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.51 : 372.67 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.51/372.67 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.51x = 372.67 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.51x = 35,208.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,208.00/248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.68

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