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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.07, 373.84 and 157.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.07, 373.84 and 157.49 is: 236.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.07 : 373.84 = 157.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.07/373.84 = 157.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.07x = 373.84 × 157.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.07x = 58,876.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,876.21/249.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.38

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