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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.59, 372.65 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.59, 372.65 and 94.47 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.59 : 372.65 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.59/372.65 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.59x = 372.65 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.59x = 35,202.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,202.15/248.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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