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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.14, 375.62 and 245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.14, 375.62 and 245.90 is: 370.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.14 : 375.62 = 245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.14/375.62 = 245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.14x = 375.62 × 245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.14x = 92,364.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,364.96/249.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.74

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