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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.42, 376.13 and 151.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.42, 376.13 and 151.79 is: 227.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.42 : 376.13 = 151.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.42/376.13 = 151.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.42x = 376.13 × 151.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.42x = 57,092.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,092.95/250.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.99

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