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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.97, 376.56 and 153.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.97, 376.56 and 153.47 is: 230.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.97 : 376.56 = 153.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.97/376.56 = 153.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.97x = 376.56 × 153.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.97x = 57,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,790.66/250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.27

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