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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.71, 372.73 and 94.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.71, 372.73 and 94.51 is: 141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.71 : 372.73 = 94.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.71/372.73 = 94.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.71x = 372.73 × 94.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.71x = 35,228.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,228.07/248.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.64

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