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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.08, 372.54 and 210.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.08, 372.54 and 210.92 is: 315.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.08 : 372.54 = 210.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.08/372.54 = 210.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.08x = 372.54 × 210.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.08x = 78,576.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,576.14/249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.47

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