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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.98, 344.40 and 187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.98, 344.40 and 187.70 is: 258.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.98 : 344.40 = 187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.98/344.40 = 187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.98x = 344.40 × 187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.98x = 64,642.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,642.16/249.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.59

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