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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.79, 374.37 and 209.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.79, 374.37 and 209.29 is: 313.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.79 : 374.37 = 209.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.79/374.37 = 209.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.79x = 374.37 × 209.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.79x = 78,351.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,351.90/249.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.67

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