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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.43, 373.63 and 184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.43, 373.63 and 184.62 is: 276.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.43 : 373.63 = 184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.43/373.63 = 184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.43x = 373.63 × 184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.43x = 68,979.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,979.57/249.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.55

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