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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.44, 374.02 and 95.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.44, 374.02 and 95.33 is: 142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.44 : 374.02 = 95.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.44/374.02 = 95.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.44x = 374.02 × 95.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.44x = 35,656.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,656.02/249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.95

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