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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.92, 373.92 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.92, 373.92 and 141.76 is: 212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.92 : 373.92 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.92/373.92 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.92x = 373.92 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.92x = 53,006.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,006.90/249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.10

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