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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.73, 374.70 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.73, 374.70 and 140.03 is: 210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.73 : 374.70 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.73/374.70 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.73x = 374.70 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.73x = 52,469.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,469.24/249.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.10

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