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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.38, 375.75 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.38, 375.75 and 154.26 is: 231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.38 : 375.75 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.38/375.75 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.38x = 375.75 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.38x = 57,963.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,963.20/250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.50

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