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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.05, 373.24 and 205.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.05, 373.24 and 205.99 is: 308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.05 : 373.24 = 205.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.05/373.24 = 205.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.05x = 373.24 × 205.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.05x = 76,883.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,883.71/249.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.71

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