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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.22, 373.69 and 102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.22, 373.69 and 102.93 is: 154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.22 : 373.69 = 102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.22/373.69 = 102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.22x = 373.69 × 102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.22x = 38,463.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,463.83/249.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.34

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