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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.59, 373.07 and 94.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.59, 373.07 and 94.66 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.59 : 373.07 = 94.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.59/373.07 = 94.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.59x = 373.07 × 94.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.59x = 35,314.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,314.81/248.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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