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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.47, 344.61 and 187.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.47, 344.61 and 187.77 is: 259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.47 : 344.61 = 187.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.47/344.61 = 187.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.47x = 344.61 × 187.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.47x = 64,707.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,707.42/249.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.38

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