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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.88, 377.88 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.88, 377.88 and 156.28 is: 234.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 377.88 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/377.88 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 377.88 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 59,055.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,055.09/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.46

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