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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.15, 373.76 and 86.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.15, 373.76 and 86.79 is: 130.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.15 : 373.76 = 86.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.15/373.76 = 86.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.15x = 373.76 × 86.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.15x = 32,438.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,438.85/249.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.20

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