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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.40, 343.74 and 187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.40, 343.74 and 187.12 is: 257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.40 : 343.74 = 187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.40/343.74 = 187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.40x = 343.74 × 187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.40x = 64,320.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,320.63/249.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.90

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