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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.33, 373.44 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.33, 373.44 and 152.94 is: 229.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.33 : 373.44 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.33/373.44 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.33x = 373.44 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.33x = 57,113.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,113.91/249.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.07

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