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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.62, 372.80 and 94.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.62, 372.80 and 94.43 is: 141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.62 : 372.80 = 94.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.62/372.80 = 94.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.62x = 372.80 × 94.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.62x = 35,201.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,201.40/248.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.59

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