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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.39, 345.34 and 150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.39, 345.34 and 150.81 is: 208.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.39 : 345.34 = 150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.39/345.34 = 150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.39x = 345.34 × 150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.39x = 52,080.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,080.73/250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.00

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