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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.12, 372.87 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.12, 372.87 and 187.97 is: 281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.12 : 372.87 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.12/372.87 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.12x = 372.87 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.12x = 70,086.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,086.51/249.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.34

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