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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.28, 374.02 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.28, 374.02 and 95.24 is: 142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.28 : 374.02 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.28/374.02 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.28x = 374.02 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.28x = 35,622.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,622.36/249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.90

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