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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.60, 373.92 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.60, 373.92 and 141.06 is: 211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.60 : 373.92 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.60/373.92 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.60x = 373.92 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.60x = 52,745.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,745.16/249.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.32

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