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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.89, 344.66 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.89, 344.66 and 187.72 is: 258.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.89 : 344.66 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.89/344.66 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.89x = 344.66 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.89x = 64,697.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,697.77/249.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.91

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