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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.34, 374.25 and 141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.34, 374.25 and 141.22 is: 211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.34 : 374.25 = 141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.34/374.25 = 141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.34x = 374.25 × 141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.34x = 52,851.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,851.59/249.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.97

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