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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.49, 345.70 and 157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.49, 345.70 and 157.26 is: 217.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.49 : 345.70 = 157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.49/345.70 = 157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.49x = 345.70 × 157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.49x = 54,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,363.68/250.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.03

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