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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.03, 376.11 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.03, 376.11 and 154.64 is: 231.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.03 : 376.11 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.03/376.11 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.03x = 376.11 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.03x = 58,161.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,161.65/251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.69

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