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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.99, 373.34 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.99, 373.34 and 94.86 is: 142.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.99 : 373.34 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.99/373.34 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.99x = 373.34 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.99x = 35,414.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,414.56/248.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.24

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