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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.36, 374 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.36, 374 and 141.20 is: 211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.36 : 374 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.36/374 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.36x = 374 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.36x = 52,808.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,808.80/249.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.78

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