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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.60, 372.82 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.60, 372.82 and 94.52 is: 141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.60 : 372.82 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.60/372.82 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.60x = 372.82 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.60x = 35,238.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,238.95/248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.75

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