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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.75, 374.68 and 85.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.75, 374.68 and 85.24 is: 127.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.75 : 374.68 = 85.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.75/374.68 = 85.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.75x = 374.68 × 85.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.75x = 31,936.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,936.57/249.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.87

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