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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.96, 373.59 and 94.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.96, 373.59 and 94.89 is: 142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.96 : 373.59 = 94.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.96/373.59 = 94.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.96x = 373.59 × 94.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.96x = 35,451.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,451.18/248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.40

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