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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.16, 345.11 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.16, 345.11 and 151.88 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.16 : 345.11 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.16/345.11 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.16x = 345.11 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.16x = 52,415.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,415.31/250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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