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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 374.60 and 153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 374.60 and 153.64 is: 230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 374.60 = 153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/374.60 = 153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 374.60 × 153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 57,553.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,553.54/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.20

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