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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.92, 374.56 and 153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.92, 374.56 and 153.76 is: 230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.92 : 374.56 = 153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.92/374.56 = 153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.92x = 374.56 × 153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.92x = 57,592.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,592.35/249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.44

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