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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.04, 345.02 and 150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.04, 345.02 and 150.43 is: 207.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.04 : 345.02 = 150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.04/345.02 = 150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.04x = 345.02 × 150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.04x = 51,901.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,901.36/250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.57

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