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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.89, 374.97 and 121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.89, 374.97 and 121.64 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.89 : 374.97 = 121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.89/374.97 = 121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.89x = 374.97 × 121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.89x = 45,611.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,611.70/249.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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