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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.44, 373.92 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.44, 373.92 and 184.16 is: 276.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.44 : 373.92 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.44/373.92 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.44x = 373.92 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.44x = 68,861.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,861.11/249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.06

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