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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.28, 373.92 and 86.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.28, 373.92 and 86.97 is: 130.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.28 : 373.92 = 86.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.28/373.92 = 86.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.28x = 373.92 × 86.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.28x = 32,519.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,519.11/249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.45

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