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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.59, 374.40 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.59, 374.40 and 140.60 is: 210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.59 : 374.40 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.59/374.40 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.59x = 374.40 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.59x = 52,639.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,639.94/249.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.91

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