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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 376.50 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 376.50 and 154.50 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 376.50 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/376.50 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 376.50 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 58,169.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,169.25/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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