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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249, 373.45 and 86.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249, 373.45 and 86.68 is: 130.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249 : 373.45 = 86.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249/373.45 = 86.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249x = 373.45 × 86.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249x = 32,370.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,370.65/249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.00

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