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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 374.30 and 152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 374.30 and 152.49 is: 228.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 374.30 = 152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/374.30 = 152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 374.30 × 152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 57,076.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,076.24/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.07

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