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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.95, 373.35 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.95, 373.35 and 94.96 is: 142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.95 : 373.35 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.95/373.35 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.95x = 373.35 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.95x = 35,453.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,453.32/248.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.41

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