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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 373.92 and 152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 373.92 and 152.24 is: 227.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 373.92 = 152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/373.92 = 152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 373.92 × 152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 56,925.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,925.58/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.68

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