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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.55, 372.77 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.55, 372.77 and 94.42 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.55 : 372.77 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.55/372.77 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.55x = 372.77 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.55x = 35,197.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,197.29/248.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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