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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.15, 373.71 and 86.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.15, 373.71 and 86.85 is: 130.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.15 : 373.71 = 86.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.15/373.71 = 86.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.15x = 373.71 × 86.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.15x = 32,456.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,456.71/249.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.27

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