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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.86, 373.32 and 94.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.86, 373.32 and 94.90 is: 142.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.86 : 373.32 = 94.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.86/373.32 = 94.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.86x = 373.32 × 94.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.86x = 35,428.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,428.07/248.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.36

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