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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.75, 374.52 and 76.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.75, 374.52 and 76.35 is: 114.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.75 : 374.52 = 76.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.75/374.52 = 76.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.75x = 374.52 × 76.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.75x = 28,594.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,594.60/249.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.49

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