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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.28, 373.80 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.28, 373.80 and 95.16 is: 142.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.28 : 373.80 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.28/373.80 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.28x = 373.80 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.28x = 35,570.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,570.81/249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.69

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