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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.73, 374.56 and 67.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.73, 374.56 and 67.12 is: 100.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.73 : 374.56 = 67.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.73/374.56 = 67.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.73x = 374.56 × 67.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.73x = 25,140.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,140.47/249.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.67

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