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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.60, 372.91 and 92.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.60, 372.91 and 92.47 is: 138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.60 : 372.91 = 92.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.60/372.91 = 92.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.60x = 372.91 × 92.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.60x = 34,482.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,482.29/248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.70

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