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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.24, 373.86 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.24, 373.86 and 185.52 is: 278.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.24 : 373.86 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.24/373.86 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.24x = 373.86 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.24x = 69,358.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,358.51/249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.28

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