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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.76, 377.40 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.76, 377.40 and 154.32 is: 231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.76 : 377.40 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.76/377.40 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.76x = 377.40 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.76x = 58,240.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,240.37/251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.33

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