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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.76, 374.69 and 76.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.76, 374.69 and 76.43 is: 114.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.76 : 374.69 = 76.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.76/374.69 = 76.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.76x = 374.69 × 76.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.76x = 28,637.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,637.56/249.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.66

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