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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.73, 374.56 and 67.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.73, 374.56 and 67.14 is: 100.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.73 : 374.56 = 67.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.73/374.56 = 67.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.73x = 374.56 × 67.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.73x = 25,146.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,146.76/249.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.70

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