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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.62, 374.45 and 95.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.62, 374.45 and 95.67 is: 143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.62 : 374.45 = 95.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.62/374.45 = 95.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.62x = 374.45 × 95.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.62x = 35,824.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,824.69/249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.52

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