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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 345.48 and 157.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 345.48 and 157.05 is: 216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 345.48 = 157.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/345.48 = 157.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 345.48 × 157.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 54,257.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,257.63/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.81

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