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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.05, 373.29 and 102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.05, 373.29 and 102.77 is: 154.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.05 : 373.29 = 102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.05/373.29 = 102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.05x = 373.29 × 102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.05x = 38,361.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,361.15/249.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.03

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