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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.57, 373.74 and 191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.57, 373.74 and 191.55 is: 286.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.57 : 373.74 = 191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.57/373.74 = 191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.57x = 373.74 × 191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.57x = 71,589.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,589.90/249.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.85

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