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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.13, 373.66 and 66.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.13, 373.66 and 66.51 is: 99.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.13 : 373.66 = 66.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.13/373.66 = 66.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.13x = 373.66 × 66.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.13x = 24,849.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,849.93/249.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.75

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