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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.44, 345.77 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.44, 345.77 and 157.28 is: 217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.44 : 345.77 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.44/345.77 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.44x = 345.77 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.44x = 54,380.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,380.19/250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.14

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