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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.01, 344.97 and 151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.01, 344.97 and 151.70 is: 209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.01 : 344.97 = 151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.01/344.97 = 151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.01x = 344.97 × 151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.01x = 52,331.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,331.95/250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.32

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