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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.05, 345.07 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.05, 345.07 and 151.74 is: 209.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.05 : 345.07 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.05/345.07 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.05x = 345.07 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.05x = 52,360.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,360.92/250.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.40

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