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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.17, 345.12 and 151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.17, 345.12 and 151.91 is: 209.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.17 : 345.12 = 151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.17/345.12 = 151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.17x = 345.12 × 151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.17x = 52,426.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,426.32/250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.57

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