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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.13, 376.69 and 155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.13, 376.69 and 155.14 is: 232.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.13 : 376.69 = 155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.13/376.69 = 155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.13x = 376.69 × 155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.13x = 58,439.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,439.69/251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.71

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