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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.30, 373.91 and 66.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.30, 373.91 and 66.70 is: 100.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.30 : 373.91 = 66.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.30/373.91 = 66.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.30x = 373.91 × 66.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.30x = 24,937.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,937.59/249.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.03

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