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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.57, 372.83 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.57, 372.83 and 94.52 is: 141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.57 : 372.83 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.57/372.83 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.57x = 372.83 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.57x = 35,237.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,237.55/248.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.76

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