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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.40, 375.06 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.40, 375.06 and 153.92 is: 230.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.40 : 375.06 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.40/375.06 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.40x = 375.06 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.40x = 57,729.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,729.24/250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.55

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