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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.59, 372.63 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.59, 372.63 and 94.42 is: 141.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.59 : 372.63 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.59/372.63 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.59x = 372.63 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.59x = 35,183.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,183.72/248.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.53

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