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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.45, 373.96 and 105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.45, 373.96 and 105.27 is: 157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.45 : 373.96 = 105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.45/373.96 = 105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.45x = 373.96 × 105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.45x = 39,366.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,366.77/249.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.81

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