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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.91, 374.85 and 87.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.91, 374.85 and 87.59 is: 131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.91 : 374.85 = 87.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.91/374.85 = 87.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.91x = 374.85 × 87.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.91x = 32,831.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,831.74/249.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.37

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