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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.44, 373.86 and 140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.44, 373.86 and 140.90 is: 211.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.44 : 373.86 = 140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.44/373.86 = 140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.44x = 373.86 × 140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.44x = 52,677.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,677.81/249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.18

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