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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 376.46 and 154.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 376.46 and 154.90 is: 232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 376.46 = 154.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/376.46 = 154.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 376.46 × 154.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 58,313.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,313.65/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.07

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