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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.26, 373.89 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.26, 373.89 and 135.98 is: 203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.26 : 373.89 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.26/373.89 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.26x = 373.89 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.26x = 50,841.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,841.56/249.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.97

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