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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.08, 373.41 and 86.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.08, 373.41 and 86.87 is: 130.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.08 : 373.41 = 86.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.08/373.41 = 86.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.08x = 373.41 × 86.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.08x = 32,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,439.06/249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.24

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