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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.87, 374.83 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.87, 374.83 and 95.77 is: 143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.87 : 374.83 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.87/374.83 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.87x = 374.83 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.87x = 35,897.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,897.47/249.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.66

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