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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.23, 373.84 and 66.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.23, 373.84 and 66.63 is: 99.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.23 : 373.84 = 66.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.23/373.84 = 66.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.23x = 373.84 × 66.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.23x = 24,907.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,907.09/249.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.94

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