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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.94, 373.34 and 94.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.94, 373.34 and 94.90 is: 142.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.94 : 373.34 = 94.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.94/373.34 = 94.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.94x = 373.34 × 94.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.94x = 35,429.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,429.97/248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.32

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