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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.35, 375.61 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.35, 375.61 and 154.23 is: 231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.35 : 375.61 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.35/375.61 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.35x = 375.61 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.35x = 57,930.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,930.33/250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.40

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