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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.01, 343.73 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.01, 343.73 and 187.02 is: 258.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.01 : 343.73 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.01/343.73 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.01x = 343.73 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.01x = 64,284.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,284.44/249.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.16

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