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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.82, 373.19 and 94.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.82, 373.19 and 94.71 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.82 : 373.19 = 94.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.82/373.19 = 94.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.82x = 373.19 × 94.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.82x = 35,344.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,344.35/248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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