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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.63, 373.56 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.63, 373.56 and 152.10 is: 227.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.63 : 373.56 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.63/373.56 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.63x = 373.56 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.63x = 56,819.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,819.81/249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.61

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