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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.88, 373.31 and 94.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.88, 373.31 and 94.63 is: 141.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.88 : 373.31 = 94.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.88/373.31 = 94.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.88x = 373.31 × 94.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.88x = 35,323.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,323.99/248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.93

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