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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.32, 375.72 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.32, 375.72 and 154.20 is: 231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.32 : 375.72 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.32/375.72 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.32x = 375.72 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.32x = 57,936.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,936.02/250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.45

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