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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.36, 373.92 and 87.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.36, 373.92 and 87.02 is: 130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.36 : 373.92 = 87.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.36/373.92 = 87.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.36x = 373.92 × 87.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.36x = 32,537.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,537.72/249.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.49

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