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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.95, 374.42 and 208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.95, 374.42 and 208.91 is: 312.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.95 : 374.42 = 208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.95/374.42 = 208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.95x = 374.42 × 208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.95x = 78,221.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,221.54/249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.95

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