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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.45, 373.50 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.45, 373.50 and 141.06 is: 211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.45 : 373.50 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.45/373.50 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.45x = 373.50 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.45x = 52,685.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,685.91/249.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.21

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