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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.54, 373.95 and 141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.54, 373.95 and 141.11 is: 211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.54 : 373.95 = 141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.54/373.95 = 141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.54x = 373.95 × 141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.54x = 52,766.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,766.21/249.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.45

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