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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.26, 373.86 and 66.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.26, 373.86 and 66.67 is: 100.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.26 : 373.86 = 66.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.26/373.86 = 66.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.26x = 373.86 × 66.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.26x = 24,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,925.96/249.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.00

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