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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.23, 373.89 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.23, 373.89 and 104.94 is: 157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.23 : 373.89 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.23/373.89 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.23x = 373.89 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.23x = 39,236.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,236.02/249.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.43

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