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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.70, 372.97 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.70, 372.97 and 94.64 is: 141.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.70 : 372.97 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.70/372.97 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.70x = 372.97 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.70x = 35,297.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,297.88/248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.93

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