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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.93, 374.78 and 76.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.93, 374.78 and 76.56 is: 114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.93 : 374.78 = 76.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.93/374.78 = 76.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.93x = 374.78 × 76.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.93x = 28,691.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,691.47/249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.80

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