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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.01, 373.19 and 94.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.01, 373.19 and 94.79 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.01 : 373.19 = 94.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.01/373.19 = 94.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.01x = 373.19 × 94.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.01x = 35,375.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,375.14/249.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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