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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.59, 374.57 and 95.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.59, 374.57 and 95.66 is: 143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.59 : 374.57 = 95.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.59/374.57 = 95.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.59x = 374.57 × 95.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.59x = 35,831.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,831.37/249.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.56

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