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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.62, 374.31 and 76.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.62, 374.31 and 76.23 is: 114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.62 : 374.31 = 76.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.62/374.31 = 76.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.62x = 374.31 × 76.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.62x = 28,533.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,533.65/249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.31

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