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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.94, 374.73 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.94, 374.73 and 126.55 is: 189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.94 : 374.73 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.94/374.73 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.94x = 374.73 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.94x = 47,422.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,422.08/249.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.73

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