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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.10, 345.23 and 151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.10, 345.23 and 151.86 is: 209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.10 : 345.23 = 151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.10/345.23 = 151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.10x = 345.23 × 151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.10x = 52,426.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,426.63/250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.62

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