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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.37, 373.96 and 87.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.37, 373.96 and 87.01 is: 130.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.37 : 373.96 = 87.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.37/373.96 = 87.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.37x = 373.96 × 87.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.37x = 32,538.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,538.26/249.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.48

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