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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.64, 375.37 and 151.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.64, 375.37 and 151.85 is: 227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.64 : 375.37 = 151.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.64/375.37 = 151.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.64x = 375.37 × 151.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.64x = 56,999.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,999.93/250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.42

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