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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.01, 373.59 and 86.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.01, 373.59 and 86.72 is: 130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.01 : 373.59 = 86.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.01/373.59 = 86.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.01x = 373.59 × 86.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.01x = 32,395.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,395.86/249.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.10

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