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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.39, 373.91 and 87.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.39, 373.91 and 87.03 is: 130.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.39 : 373.91 = 87.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.39/373.91 = 87.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.39x = 373.91 × 87.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.39x = 32,540.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,540.95/249.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.48

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