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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.41, 374.14 and 141.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.41, 374.14 and 141.09 is: 211.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.41 : 374.14 = 141.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.41/374.14 = 141.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.41x = 374.14 × 141.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.41x = 52,787.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,787.41/249.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.65

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