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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.46, 375.05 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.46, 375.05 and 153.98 is: 230.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.46 : 375.05 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.46/375.05 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.46x = 375.05 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.46x = 57,750.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,750.20/250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.58

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