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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.84, 376.18 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.84, 376.18 and 154.52 is: 231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.84 : 376.18 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.84/376.18 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.84x = 376.18 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.84x = 58,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,127.33/250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.73

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