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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.09, 373.95 and 203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.09, 373.95 and 203.54 is: 305.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.09 : 373.95 = 203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.09/373.95 = 203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.09x = 373.95 × 203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.09x = 76,111.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,111.91/249.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.56

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