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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.35, 373.95 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.35, 373.95 and 105.08 is: 157.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.35 : 373.95 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.35/373.95 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.35x = 373.95 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.35x = 39,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,292.80/249.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.58

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