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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.34, 373.89 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.34, 373.89 and 95.23 is: 142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.34 : 373.89 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.34/373.89 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.34x = 373.89 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.34x = 35,605.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,605.54/249.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.80

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