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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.14, 345.14 and 151.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.14, 345.14 and 151.90 is: 209.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.14 : 345.14 = 151.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.14/345.14 = 151.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.14x = 345.14 × 151.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.14x = 52,426.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,426.77/250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.59

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