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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.69, 372.90 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.69, 372.90 and 94.50 is: 141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.69 : 372.90 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.69/372.90 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.69x = 372.90 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.69x = 35,237.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,237.42/248.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.69

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