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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.06, 374.85 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.06, 374.85 and 152.32 is: 228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.06 : 374.85 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.06/374.85 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.06x = 374.85 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.06x = 57,097.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,097.15/250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.33

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