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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.03, 373.68 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.03, 373.68 and 140.94 is: 211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.03 : 373.68 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.03/373.68 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.03x = 373.68 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.03x = 52,666.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,666.46/249.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.49

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