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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.16, 376.50 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.16, 376.50 and 154.92 is: 232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.16 : 376.50 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.16/376.50 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.16x = 376.50 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.16x = 58,327.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,327.38/251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.23

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