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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.04, 375.30 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.04, 375.30 and 154.04 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.04 : 375.30 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.04/375.30 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.04x = 375.30 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.04x = 57,811.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,811.21/250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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