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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.73, 372.96 and 94.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.73, 372.96 and 94.67 is: 141.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.73 : 372.96 = 94.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.73/372.96 = 94.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.73x = 372.96 × 94.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.73x = 35,309.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,309.10/248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.96

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