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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.99, 373.44 and 95.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.99, 373.44 and 95.00 is: 142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.99 : 373.44 = 95.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.99/373.44 = 95.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.99x = 373.44 × 95.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.99x = 35,474.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,474.93/248.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.48

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