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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 376.71 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 376.71 and 154.96 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 376.71 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/376.71 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 376.71 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 58,374.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,374.98/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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