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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.03, 345.02 and 151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.03, 345.02 and 151.75 is: 209.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.03 : 345.02 = 151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.03/345.02 = 151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.03x = 345.02 × 151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.03x = 52,356.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,356.03/250.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.40

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