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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.65, 372.97 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.65, 372.97 and 94.44 is: 141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.65 : 372.97 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.65/372.97 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.65x = 372.97 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.65x = 35,224.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,224.80/248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.67

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