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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.15, 373.38 and 86.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.15, 373.38 and 86.68 is: 129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.15 : 373.38 = 86.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.15/373.38 = 86.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.15x = 373.38 × 86.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.15x = 32,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,364.58/249.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.90

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