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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.01, 375.05 and 152.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.01, 375.05 and 152.59 is: 228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.01 : 375.05 = 152.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.01/375.05 = 152.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.01x = 375.05 × 152.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.01x = 57,228.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,228.32/250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.90

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