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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.19, 373.56 and 184.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.19, 373.56 and 184.03 is: 275.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.19 : 373.56 = 184.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.19/373.56 = 184.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.19x = 373.56 × 184.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.19x = 68,746.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,746.25/249.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.88

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