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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.07, 345.02 and 151.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.07, 345.02 and 151.79 is: 209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.07 : 345.02 = 151.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.07/345.02 = 151.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.07x = 345.02 × 151.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.07x = 52,368.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,368.10/250.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.42

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