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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.54, 374 and 87.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.54, 374 and 87.03 is: 130.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.54 : 374 = 87.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.54/374 = 87.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.54x = 374 × 87.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.54x = 32,549.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,549.22/249.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.44

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