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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.95, 374.66 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.95, 374.66 and 152.34 is: 228.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.95 : 374.66 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.95/374.66 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.95x = 374.66 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.95x = 57,074.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,074.94/249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.35

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