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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.44, 373.98 and 151.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.44, 373.98 and 151.97 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.44 : 373.98 = 151.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.44/373.98 = 151.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.44x = 373.98 × 151.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.44x = 56,831.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,831.11/249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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