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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.15, 375.24 and 153.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.15, 375.24 and 153.31 is: 229.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.15 : 375.24 = 153.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.15/375.24 = 153.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.15x = 375.24 × 153.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.15x = 57,528.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,528.04/250.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.97

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