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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.88, 374.82 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.88, 374.82 and 141.44 is: 212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.88 : 374.82 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.88/374.82 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.88x = 374.82 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.88x = 53,014.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,014.54/249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.16

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