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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.18, 373.02 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.18, 373.02 and 209.84 is: 314.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.18 : 373.02 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.18/373.02 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.18x = 373.02 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.18x = 78,274.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,274.52/249.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.13

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