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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.02, 372.92 and 210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.02, 372.92 and 210.40 is: 315.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.02 : 372.92 = 210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.02/372.92 = 210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.02x = 372.92 × 210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.02x = 78,462.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,462.37/249.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.08

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