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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249, 373.26 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249, 373.26 and 102.66 is: 153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249 : 373.26 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249/373.26 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249x = 373.26 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249x = 38,318.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,318.87/249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.89

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