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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.09, 373.17 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.09, 373.17 and 125.55 is: 188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.09 : 373.17 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.09/373.17 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.09x = 373.17 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.09x = 46,849.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,849.63/249.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.09

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