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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.01, 372.62 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.01, 372.62 and 151.15 is: 226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.01 : 372.62 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.01/372.62 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.01x = 372.62 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.01x = 56,321.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,321.51/249.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.18

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