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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.22, 373.92 and 153.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.22, 373.92 and 153.10 is: 229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.22 : 373.92 = 153.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.22/373.92 = 153.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.22x = 373.92 × 153.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.22x = 57,247.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,247.15/249.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.71

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