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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.30, 375.45 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.30, 375.45 and 154.54 is: 231.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.30 : 375.45 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.30/375.45 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.30x = 375.45 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.30x = 58,022.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,022.04/250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.81

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