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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.64, 373.72 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.64, 373.72 and 201.04 is: 300.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.64 : 373.72 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.64/373.72 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.64x = 373.72 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.64x = 75,132.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,132.67/249.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.96

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