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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.61, 374.27 and 191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.61, 374.27 and 191.68 is: 287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.61 : 374.27 = 191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.61/374.27 = 191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.61x = 374.27 × 191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.61x = 71,741.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,741.49/249.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.42

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