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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.52, 375.34 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.52, 375.34 and 154.12 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.52 : 375.34 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.52/375.34 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.52x = 375.34 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.52x = 57,847.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,847.40/250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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