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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.93, 373.43 and 92.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.93, 373.43 and 92.77 is: 139.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.93 : 373.43 = 92.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.93/373.43 = 92.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.93x = 373.43 × 92.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.93x = 34,643.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,643.10/248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.17

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