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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.89, 374.76 and 87.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.89, 374.76 and 87.55 is: 131.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.89 : 374.76 = 87.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.89/374.76 = 87.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.89x = 374.76 × 87.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.89x = 32,809.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,809.30/249.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.30

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