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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249, 373.50 and 86.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249, 373.50 and 86.69 is: 130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249 : 373.50 = 86.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249/373.50 = 86.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249x = 373.50 × 86.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249x = 32,376.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,376.85/249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.03

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