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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.04, 375.42 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.04, 375.42 and 154.28 is: 231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.04 : 375.42 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.04/375.42 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.04x = 375.42 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.04x = 57,919.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,919.80/250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.64

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