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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.75, 344.39 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.75, 344.39 and 187.38 is: 258.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.75 : 344.39 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.75/344.39 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.75x = 344.39 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.75x = 64,530.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,530.86/249.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.38

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