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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.12, 373.46 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.12, 373.46 and 184.14 is: 276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.12 : 373.46 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.12/373.46 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.12x = 373.46 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.12x = 68,768.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,768.00/249.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.04

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