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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.62, 372.81 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.62, 372.81 and 94.50 is: 141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.62 : 372.81 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.62/372.81 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.62x = 372.81 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.62x = 35,230.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,230.55/248.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.70

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