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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.42, 373.82 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.42, 373.82 and 139.73 is: 209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.42 : 373.82 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.42/373.82 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.42x = 373.82 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.42x = 52,231.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,231.30/249.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.41

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