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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.57, 345.80 and 151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.57, 345.80 and 151.01 is: 208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.57 : 345.80 = 151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.57/345.80 = 151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.57x = 345.80 × 151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.57x = 52,216.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,216.77/250.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.39

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