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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.04, 344.99 and 151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.04, 344.99 and 151.78 is: 209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.04 : 344.99 = 151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.04/344.99 = 151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.04x = 344.99 × 151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.04x = 52,361.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,361.24/250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.41

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