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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.07, 375.99 and 153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.07, 375.99 and 153.62 is: 230.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.07 : 375.99 = 153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.07/375.99 = 153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.07x = 375.99 × 153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.07x = 57,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,757.70/251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.05

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