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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.18, 373.90 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.18, 373.90 and 141.18 is: 211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.18 : 373.90 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.18/373.90 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.18x = 373.90 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.18x = 52,787.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,787.20/249.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.84

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