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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.75, 372.87 and 94.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.75, 372.87 and 94.63 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.75 : 372.87 = 94.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.75/372.87 = 94.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.75x = 372.87 × 94.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.75x = 35,285.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,285.38/248.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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