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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.95, 376.21 and 153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.95, 376.21 and 153.46 is: 230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.95 : 376.21 = 153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.95/376.21 = 153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.95x = 376.21 × 153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.95x = 57,733.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,733.19/250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.06

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