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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.39, 373.89 and 119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.39, 373.89 and 119.31 is: 178.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.39 : 373.89 = 119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.39/373.89 = 119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.39x = 373.89 × 119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.39x = 44,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,608.82/249.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.87

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