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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 345.34 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 345.34 and 157 is: 216.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 345.34 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/345.34 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 345.34 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 54,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,218.38/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.65

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