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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.22, 373.95 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.22, 373.95 and 86.92 is: 130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.22 : 373.95 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.22/373.95 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.22x = 373.95 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.22x = 32,503.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,503.73/249.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.42

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