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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.24, 373.94 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.24, 373.94 and 95.16 is: 142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.24 : 373.94 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.24/373.94 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.24x = 373.94 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.24x = 35,584.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,584.13/249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.77

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