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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.74, 374.39 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.74, 374.39 and 95.64 is: 143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.74 : 374.39 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.74/374.39 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.74x = 374.39 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.74x = 35,806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,806.66/249.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.38

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