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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.64, 373.98 and 152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.64, 373.98 and 152.02 is: 227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.64 : 373.98 = 152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.64/373.98 = 152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.64x = 373.98 × 152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.64x = 56,852.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,852.44/249.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.74

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