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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.05, 373.47 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.05, 373.47 and 92.82 is: 139.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.05 : 373.47 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.05/373.47 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.05x = 373.47 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.05x = 34,665.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,665.49/249.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.19

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