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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.84, 373.86 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.84, 373.86 and 209.04 is: 312.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.84 : 373.86 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.84/373.86 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.84x = 373.86 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.84x = 78,151.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,151.69/249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.81

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