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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.03, 376.04 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.03, 376.04 and 153.23 is: 229.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.03 : 376.04 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.03/376.04 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.03x = 376.04 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.03x = 57,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,617.96/251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.53

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