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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.94, 375 and 153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.94, 375 and 153.64 is: 230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.94 : 375 = 153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.94/375 = 153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.94x = 375 × 153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.94x = 57,615.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,615.00/249.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.52

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