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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.67, 373.56 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.67, 373.56 and 152.20 is: 227.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.67 : 373.56 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.67/373.56 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.67x = 373.56 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.67x = 56,855.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,855.83/249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.72

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