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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.17, 345.38 and 151.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.17, 345.38 and 151.95 is: 209.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.17 : 345.38 = 151.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.17/345.38 = 151.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.17x = 345.38 × 151.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.17x = 52,480.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,480.49/250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.78

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