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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.18, 373.75 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.18, 373.75 and 191.76 is: 287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.18 : 373.75 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.18/373.75 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.18x = 373.75 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.18x = 71,670.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,670.30/249.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.62

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