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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.09, 373.29 and 187.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.09, 373.29 and 187.71 is: 281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.09 : 373.29 = 187.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.09/373.29 = 187.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.09x = 373.29 × 187.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.09x = 70,070.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,070.27/249.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.31

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