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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.02, 373.11 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.02, 373.11 and 152.63 is: 228.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.02 : 373.11 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.02/373.11 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.02x = 373.11 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.02x = 56,947.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,947.78/249.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.69

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