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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.34, 373.59 and 151.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.34, 373.59 and 151.95 is: 227.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.34 : 373.59 = 151.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.34/373.59 = 151.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.34x = 373.59 × 151.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.34x = 56,767.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,767.88/249.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.67

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