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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.71, 374.58 and 76.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.71, 374.58 and 76.37 is: 114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.71 : 374.58 = 76.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.71/374.58 = 76.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.71x = 374.58 × 76.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.71x = 28,606.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,606.67/249.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.56

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