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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.26, 373.52 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.26, 373.52 and 151.44 is: 226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.26 : 373.52 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.26/373.52 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.26x = 373.52 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.26x = 56,565.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,565.87/249.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.94

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