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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.55, 374.39 and 85.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.55, 374.39 and 85.02 is: 127.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.55 : 374.39 = 85.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.55/374.39 = 85.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.55x = 374.39 × 85.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.55x = 31,829.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,829.13/249.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.55

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