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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.17, 374.04 and 187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.17, 374.04 and 187.79 is: 281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.17 : 374.04 = 187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.17/374.04 = 187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.17x = 374.04 × 187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.17x = 70,239.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,239.10/249.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.90

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