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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.88, 375.18 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.88, 375.18 and 141.88 is: 213.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.88 : 375.18 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.88/375.18 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.88x = 375.18 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.88x = 53,230.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,230.54/249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.02

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