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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.02, 373.66 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.02, 373.66 and 95.05 is: 142.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.02 : 373.66 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.02/373.66 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.02x = 373.66 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.02x = 35,515.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,515.05/249.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.62

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