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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.85, 373.23 and 94.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.85, 373.23 and 94.68 is: 142.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.85 : 373.23 = 94.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.85/373.23 = 94.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.85x = 373.23 × 94.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.85x = 35,337.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,337.42/248.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.00

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