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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.71, 374.57 and 67.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.71, 374.57 and 67.11 is: 100.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.71 : 374.57 = 67.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.71/374.57 = 67.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.71x = 374.57 × 67.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.71x = 25,135.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,135.18/249.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.66

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