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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.02, 373.02 and 184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.02, 373.02 and 184.13 is: 275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.02 : 373.02 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.02/373.02 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.02x = 373.02 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.02x = 68,684.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,684.17/249.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.82

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