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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.67, 374.52 and 141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.67, 374.52 and 141.55 is: 212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.67 : 374.52 = 141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.67/374.52 = 141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.67x = 374.52 × 141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.67x = 53,013.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,013.31/249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.33

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