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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.69, 372.43 and 151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.69, 372.43 and 151.25 is: 226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.69 : 372.43 = 151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.69/372.43 = 151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.69x = 372.43 × 151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.69x = 56,328.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,328.36/248.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.50

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