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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.28, 373 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.28, 373 and 156.76 is: 234.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.28 : 373 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.28/373 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.28x = 373 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.28x = 58,471.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,471.48/249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.56

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