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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.68, 375.76 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.68, 375.76 and 154.56 is: 231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.68 : 375.76 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.68/375.76 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.68x = 375.76 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.68x = 58,077.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,077.47/250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.68

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