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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.44, 373.68 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.44, 373.68 and 141.30 is: 211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.44 : 373.68 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.44/373.68 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.44x = 373.68 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.44x = 52,800.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,800.98/249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.68

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