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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.87, 373.11 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.87, 373.11 and 94.77 is: 142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.87 : 373.11 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.87/373.11 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.87x = 373.11 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.87x = 35,359.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,359.28/248.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.08

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