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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.95, 372.69 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.95, 372.69 and 246.92 is: 368.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.95 : 372.69 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.95/372.69 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.95x = 372.69 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.95x = 92,022.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,022.75/249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.16

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