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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 345.07 and 150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 345.07 and 150.45 is: 207.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 345.07 = 150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/345.07 = 150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 345.07 × 150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 51,915.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,915.78/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.65

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