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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.10, 373.64 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.10, 373.64 and 141.56 is: 212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.10 : 373.64 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.10/373.64 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.10x = 373.64 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.10x = 52,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,892.48/249.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.33

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