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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.11, 373.78 and 102.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.11, 373.78 and 102.97 is: 154.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.11 : 373.78 = 102.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.11/373.78 = 102.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.11x = 373.78 × 102.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.11x = 38,488.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,488.72/249.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.51

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