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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.53, 375.91 and 153.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.53, 375.91 and 153.13 is: 229.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.53 : 375.91 = 153.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.53/375.91 = 153.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.53x = 375.91 × 153.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.53x = 57,563.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,563.10/250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.77

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