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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.68, 372.91 and 94.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.68, 372.91 and 94.62 is: 141.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.68 : 372.91 = 94.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.68/372.91 = 94.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.68x = 372.91 × 94.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.68x = 35,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,284.74/248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.89

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