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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.64, 344.10 and 187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.64, 344.10 and 187.36 is: 258.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.64 : 344.10 = 187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.64/344.10 = 187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.64x = 344.10 × 187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.64x = 64,470.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,470.58/249.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.25

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