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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.02, 373.59 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.02, 373.59 and 151.61 is: 227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.02 : 373.59 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.02/373.59 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.02x = 373.59 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.02x = 56,639.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,639.98/249.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.45

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