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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.54, 374.01 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.54, 374.01 and 191.58 is: 287.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.54 : 374.01 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.54/374.01 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.54x = 374.01 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.54x = 71,652.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,652.84/249.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.14

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