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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.55, 373.44 and 184.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.55, 373.44 and 184.39 is: 275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.55 : 373.44 = 184.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.55/373.44 = 184.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.55x = 373.44 × 184.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.55x = 68,858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,858.60/249.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.93

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