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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.96, 373.61 and 95.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.96, 373.61 and 95.02 is: 142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.96 : 373.61 = 95.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.96/373.61 = 95.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.96x = 373.61 × 95.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.96x = 35,499.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,499.73/248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.59

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