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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.60, 372.80 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.60, 372.80 and 94.48 is: 141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.60 : 372.80 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.60/372.80 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.60x = 372.80 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.60x = 35,222.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,222.14/248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.68

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