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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.09, 373.65 and 95.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.09, 373.65 and 95.09 is: 142.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.09 : 373.65 = 95.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.09/373.65 = 95.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.09x = 373.65 × 95.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.09x = 35,530.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,530.26/249.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.64

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