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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.99, 374.49 and 152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.99, 374.49 and 152.45 is: 228.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.99 : 374.49 = 152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.99/374.49 = 152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.99x = 374.49 × 152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.99x = 57,089.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,089.13/249.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.37

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