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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.21, 373.95 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.21, 373.95 and 151.83 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.21 : 373.95 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.21/373.95 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.21x = 373.95 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.21x = 56,776.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,776.83/249.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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