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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.53, 373.82 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.53, 373.82 and 139.67 is: 209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.53 : 373.82 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.53/373.82 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.53x = 373.82 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.53x = 52,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,209.92/249.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.24

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