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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.10, 373.57 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.10, 373.57 and 94.91 is: 142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.10 : 373.57 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.10/373.57 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.10x = 373.57 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.10x = 35,455.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,455.53/249.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.33

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