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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.29, 373.93 and 66.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.29, 373.93 and 66.69 is: 100.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.29 : 373.93 = 66.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.29/373.93 = 66.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.29x = 373.93 × 66.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.29x = 24,936.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,936.55/249.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.03

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