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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.83, 375.53 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.83, 375.53 and 153.99 is: 230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.83 : 375.53 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.83/375.53 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.83x = 375.53 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.83x = 57,827.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,827.09/250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.54

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