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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.41, 345.57 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.41, 345.57 and 157.14 is: 216.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.41 : 345.57 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.41/345.57 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.41x = 345.57 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.41x = 54,302.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,302.87/250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.86

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