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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.24, 373.59 and 141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.24, 373.59 and 141.11 is: 211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.24 : 373.59 = 141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.24/373.59 = 141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.24x = 373.59 × 141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.24x = 52,715.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,715.42/249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.50

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