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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.94, 373.33 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.94, 373.33 and 94.86 is: 142.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.94 : 373.33 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.94/373.33 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.94x = 373.33 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.94x = 35,414.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,414.08/248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.26

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