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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.69, 374.53 and 141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.69, 374.53 and 141.49 is: 212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.69 : 374.53 = 141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.69/374.53 = 141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.69x = 374.53 × 141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.69x = 52,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,990.38/249.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.22

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