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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.13, 345.18 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.13, 345.18 and 151.96 is: 209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.13 : 345.18 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.13/345.18 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.13x = 345.18 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.13x = 52,453.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,453.55/250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.71

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