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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.66, 373.03 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.66, 373.03 and 94.58 is: 141.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.66 : 373.03 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.66/373.03 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.66x = 373.03 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.66x = 35,281.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,281.18/248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.89

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