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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.42, 374.91 and 153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.42, 374.91 and 153.94 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.42 : 374.91 = 153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.42/374.91 = 153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.42x = 374.91 × 153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.42x = 57,713.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,713.65/250.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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