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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.59, 374.37 and 64.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.59, 374.37 and 64.49 is: 96.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.59 : 374.37 = 64.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.59/374.37 = 64.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.59x = 374.37 × 64.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.59x = 24,141.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,141.25/249.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.73

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