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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.56, 375.48 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.56, 375.48 and 154.32 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.56 : 375.48 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.56/375.48 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.56x = 375.48 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.56x = 57,944.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,944.07/250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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