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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.39, 376.37 and 154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.39, 376.37 and 154.55 is: 231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.39 : 376.37 = 154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.39/376.37 = 154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.39x = 376.37 × 154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.39x = 58,168.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,168.73/251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.39

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