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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.29, 373.90 and 119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.29, 373.90 and 119.26 is: 178.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.29 : 373.90 = 119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.29/373.90 = 119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.29x = 373.90 × 119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.29x = 44,591.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,591.31/249.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.87

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