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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.25, 373.62 and 95.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.25, 373.62 and 95.14 is: 142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.25 : 373.62 = 95.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.25/373.62 = 95.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.25x = 373.62 × 95.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.25x = 35,543.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,543.86/249.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.61

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