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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.92, 378 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.92, 378 and 155.50 is: 233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.92 : 378 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.92/378 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.92x = 378 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.92x = 58,779
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,779/251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.32

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