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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.63, 374.43 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.63, 374.43 and 95.49 is: 143.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.63 : 374.43 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.63/374.43 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.63x = 374.43 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.63x = 35,754.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,754.32/249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.23

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