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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.93, 374.69 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.93, 374.69 and 105.63 is: 158.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.93 : 374.69 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.93/374.69 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.93x = 374.69 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.93x = 39,577.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,577.98/249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.36

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