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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.41, 374.02 and 191.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.41, 374.02 and 191.99 is: 287.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.41 : 374.02 = 191.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.41/374.02 = 191.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.41x = 374.02 × 191.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.41x = 71,808.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,808.10/249.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.91

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