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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.89, 1,414.20 and 249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.89, 1,414.20 and 249.50 is: 374.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.89 : 1,414.20 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.89/1,414.20 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.89x = 1,414.20 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.89x = 352,842.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,842.90/942.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.21

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