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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.65, 374.54 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.65, 374.54 and 125.95 is: 188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.65 : 374.54 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.65/374.54 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.65x = 374.54 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.65x = 47,170.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,170.81/249.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.95

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