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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.99, 376.18 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.99, 376.18 and 153.18 is: 229.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.99 : 376.18 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.99/376.18 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.99x = 376.18 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.99x = 57,622.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,622.87/250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.58

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