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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.54, 372.81 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.54, 372.81 and 157.50 is: 235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.54 : 372.81 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.54/372.81 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.54x = 372.81 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.54x = 58,717.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,717.58/249.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.30

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