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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.30, 372.36 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.30, 372.36 and 191.52 is: 286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.30 : 372.36 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.30/372.36 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.30x = 372.36 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.30x = 71,314.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,314.39/249.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.06

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