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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.12, 372.94 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.12, 372.94 and 140.58 is: 210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.12 : 372.94 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.12/372.94 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.12x = 372.94 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.12x = 52,427.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,427.91/249.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.45

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