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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.15, 345.15 and 151.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.15, 345.15 and 151.87 is: 209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.15 : 345.15 = 151.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.15/345.15 = 151.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.15x = 345.15 × 151.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.15x = 52,417.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,417.93/250.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.55

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