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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.44, 373.89 and 95.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.44, 373.89 and 95.30 is: 142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.44 : 373.89 = 95.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.44/373.89 = 95.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.44x = 373.89 × 95.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.44x = 35,632.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,632.39/249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.85

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