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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.85, 374.65 and 76.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.85, 374.65 and 76.47 is: 114.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.85 : 374.65 = 76.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.85/374.65 = 76.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.85x = 374.65 × 76.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.85x = 28,651.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,651.27/249.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.67

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