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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.19, 373.76 and 157.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.19, 373.76 and 157.61 is: 236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.19 : 373.76 = 157.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.19/373.76 = 157.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.19x = 373.76 × 157.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.19x = 58,909.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,909.94/249.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.40

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