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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.12, 345.15 and 150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.12, 345.15 and 150.53 is: 207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.12 : 345.15 = 150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.12/345.15 = 150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.12x = 345.15 × 150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.12x = 51,955.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,955.17/250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.72

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