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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.70, 374.98 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.70, 374.98 and 154.12 is: 231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.70 : 374.98 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.70/374.98 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.70x = 374.98 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.70x = 57,791.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,791.92/249.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.45

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