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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.15, 373.58 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.15, 373.58 and 94.98 is: 142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.15 : 373.58 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.15/373.58 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.15x = 373.58 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.15x = 35,482.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,482.63/249.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.41

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