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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.61, 374.32 and 105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.61, 374.32 and 105.25 is: 157.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.61 : 374.32 = 105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.61/374.32 = 105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.61x = 374.32 × 105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.61x = 39,394.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,394.78/249.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.83

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