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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249, 373.68 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249, 373.68 and 97 is: 145.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249 : 373.68 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249/373.68 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249x = 373.68 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249x = 36,246.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,246.96/249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.57

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