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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.86, 376.36 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.86, 376.36 and 154.74 is: 232.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.86 : 376.36 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.86/376.36 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.86x = 376.36 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.86x = 58,237.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,237.95/250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.15

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