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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.42, 373.92 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.42, 373.92 and 119.36 is: 178.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.42 : 373.92 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.42/373.92 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.42x = 373.92 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.42x = 44,631.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,631.09/249.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.94

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