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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.30, 373.86 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.30, 373.86 and 87.12 is: 130.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.30 : 373.86 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.30/373.86 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.30x = 373.86 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.30x = 32,570.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,570.68/249.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.65

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