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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.91, 372.50 and 151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.91, 372.50 and 151.36 is: 226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.91 : 372.50 = 151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.91/372.50 = 151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.91x = 372.50 × 151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.91x = 56,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,381.60/248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.51

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