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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.58, 372.75 and 94.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.58, 372.75 and 94.41 is: 141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.58 : 372.75 = 94.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.58/372.75 = 94.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.58x = 372.75 × 94.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.58x = 35,191.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,191.33/248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.57

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