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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 376.44 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 376.44 and 153.92 is: 230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 376.44 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/376.44 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 376.44 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 57,939.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,939.76/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.50

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