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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.11, 373.72 and 86.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.11, 373.72 and 86.79 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.11 : 373.72 = 86.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.11/373.72 = 86.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.11x = 373.72 × 86.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.11x = 32,435.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,435.16/249.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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