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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.12, 345.04 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.12, 345.04 and 151.88 is: 209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.12 : 345.04 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.12/345.04 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.12x = 345.04 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.12x = 52,404.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,404.68/250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.52

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