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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.93, 373.23 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.93, 373.23 and 201.24 is: 300.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.93 : 373.23 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.93/373.23 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.93x = 373.23 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.93x = 75,108.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,108.81/249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.52

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