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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.63, 375.81 and 154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.63, 375.81 and 154.51 is: 231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.63 : 375.81 = 154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.63/375.81 = 154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.63x = 375.81 × 154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.63x = 58,066.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,066.40/250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.68

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