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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.67, 374.51 and 95.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.67, 374.51 and 95.59 is: 143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.67 : 374.51 = 95.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.67/374.51 = 95.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.67x = 374.51 × 95.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.67x = 35,799.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,799.41/249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.39

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