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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.27, 373.94 and 84.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.27, 373.94 and 84.69 is: 127.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.27 : 373.94 = 84.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.27/373.94 = 84.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.27x = 373.94 × 84.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.27x = 31,668.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,668.98/249.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.05

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