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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.62, 372.87 and 243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.62, 372.87 and 243.14 is: 363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.62 : 372.87 = 243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.62/372.87 = 243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.62x = 372.87 × 243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.62x = 90,657.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,657.75/249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.19

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