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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.04, 375.78 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.04, 375.78 and 154.56 is: 231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.04 : 375.78 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.04/375.78 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.04x = 375.78 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.04x = 58,080.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,080.56/251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.36

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