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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.63, 374.37 and 87.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.63, 374.37 and 87.30 is: 130.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.63 : 374.37 = 87.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.63/374.37 = 87.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.63x = 374.37 × 87.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.63x = 32,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,682.50/249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.92

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