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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.48, 377.22 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.48, 377.22 and 155 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.48 : 377.22 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.48/377.22 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.48x = 377.22 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.48x = 58,469.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,469.10/251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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