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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.73, 374.54 and 76.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.73, 374.54 and 76.39 is: 114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.73 : 374.54 = 76.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.73/374.54 = 76.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.73x = 374.54 × 76.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.73x = 28,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,608.86/249.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.56

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