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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.45, 345.74 and 150.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.45, 345.74 and 150.91 is: 208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.45 : 345.74 = 150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.45/345.74 = 150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.45x = 345.74 × 150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.45x = 52,175.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,175.62/250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.33

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