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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.04, 343.71 and 186.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.04, 343.71 and 186.77 is: 257.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.04 : 343.71 = 186.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.04/343.71 = 186.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.04x = 343.71 × 186.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.04x = 64,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,195.58/249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.77

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