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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.46, 373.96 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.46, 373.96 and 95.34 is: 142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.46 : 373.96 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.46/373.96 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.46x = 373.96 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.46x = 35,653.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,653.35/249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.92

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