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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.48, 377.49 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.48, 377.49 and 154.19 is: 231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.48 : 377.49 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.48/377.49 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.48x = 377.49 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.48x = 58,205.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,205.18/251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.45

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