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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.21, 345.22 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.21, 345.22 and 150.58 is: 207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.21 : 345.22 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.21/345.22 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.21x = 345.22 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.21x = 51,983.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,983.23/250.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.76

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