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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.39, 374.13 and 76.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.39, 374.13 and 76.05 is: 114.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.39 : 374.13 = 76.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.39/374.13 = 76.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.39x = 374.13 × 76.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.39x = 28,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,450.72/249.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.08

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