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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.33, 344.10 and 187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.33, 344.10 and 187.05 is: 258.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.33 : 344.10 = 187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.33/344.10 = 187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.33x = 344.10 × 187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.33x = 64,363.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,363.91/249.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.15

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