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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.21, 345.27 and 150.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.21, 345.27 and 150.65 is: 207.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.21 : 345.27 = 150.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.21/345.27 = 150.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.21x = 345.27 × 150.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.21x = 52,013.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,013.39/250.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.88

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