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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.12, 373.80 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.12, 373.80 and 157.92 is: 236.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.12 : 373.80 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.12/373.80 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.12x = 373.80 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.12x = 59,030.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,030.50/249.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.96

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