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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.64, 375.75 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.64, 375.75 and 153.03 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.64 : 375.75 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.64/375.75 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.64x = 375.75 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.64x = 57,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,501.02/250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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