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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.08, 343.91 and 187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.08, 343.91 and 187.58 is: 259.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.08 : 343.91 = 187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.08/343.91 = 187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.08x = 343.91 × 187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.08x = 64,511.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,511.97/249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.01

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