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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.04, 372.93 and 187.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.04, 372.93 and 187.87 is: 281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.04 : 372.93 = 187.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.04/372.93 = 187.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.04x = 372.93 × 187.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.04x = 70,062.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,062.36/249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.33

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