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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.41, 343.80 and 187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.41, 343.80 and 187.13 is: 257.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.41 : 343.80 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.41/343.80 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.41x = 343.80 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.41x = 64,336.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,336.15/249.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.95

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