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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 402.56 and 249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 402.56 and 249.60 is: 342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 402.56 = 249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/402.56 = 249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 402.56 × 249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 100,478.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,478.98/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.79

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