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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.68, 373.20 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.68, 373.20 and 151.27 is: 227.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.68 : 373.20 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.68/373.20 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.68x = 373.20 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.68x = 56,453.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,453.96/248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.01

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