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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.12, 373.58 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.12, 373.58 and 95.04 is: 142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.12 : 373.58 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.12/373.58 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.12x = 373.58 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.12x = 35,505.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,505.04/249.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.52

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