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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.26, 373.88 and 78.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.26, 373.88 and 78.26 is: 117.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.26 : 373.88 = 78.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.26/373.88 = 78.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.26x = 373.88 × 78.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.26x = 29,259.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,259.85/249.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.39

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