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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.14, 374.85 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.14, 374.85 and 154.02 is: 230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.14 : 374.85 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.14/374.85 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.14x = 374.85 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.14x = 57,734.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,734.40/250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.81

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