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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.36, 374.09 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.36, 374.09 and 87 is: 130.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.36 : 374.09 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.36/374.09 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.36x = 374.09 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.36x = 32,545.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,545.83/249.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.52

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