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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.91, 374.86 and 76.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.91, 374.86 and 76.57 is: 114.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.91 : 374.86 = 76.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.91/374.86 = 76.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.91x = 374.86 × 76.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.91x = 28,702.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,702.06/249.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.85

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