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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.52, 345.76 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.52, 345.76 and 150.98 is: 208.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.52 : 345.76 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.52/345.76 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.52x = 345.76 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.52x = 52,202.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,202.84/250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.38

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