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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.38, 345.74 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.38, 345.74 and 157.28 is: 217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.38 : 345.74 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.38/345.74 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.38x = 345.74 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.38x = 54,379.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,379.24/250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.19

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