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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.20, 345.33 and 157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.20, 345.33 and 157.01 is: 216.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.20 : 345.33 = 157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.20/345.33 = 157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.20x = 345.33 × 157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.20x = 54,218.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,218.54/250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.70

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