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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.06, 373.95 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.06, 373.95 and 184.26 is: 276.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.06 : 373.95 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.06/373.95 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.06x = 373.95 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.06x = 68,904.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,904.03/249.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.66

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