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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.12, 345.30 and 156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.12, 345.30 and 156.88 is: 216.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.12 : 345.30 = 156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.12/345.30 = 156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.12x = 345.30 × 156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.12x = 54,170.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,170.66/250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.58

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