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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.59, 374.34 and 73.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.59, 374.34 and 73.88 is: 110.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.59 : 374.34 = 73.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.59/374.34 = 73.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.59x = 374.34 × 73.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.59x = 27,657.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,657.45/249.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.81

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