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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.29, 373.92 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.29, 373.92 and 95.28 is: 142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.29 : 373.92 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.29/373.92 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.29x = 373.92 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.29x = 35,628.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,628.14/249.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.92

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