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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.58, 345.92 and 157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.58, 345.92 and 157.38 is: 217.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.58 : 345.92 = 157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.58/345.92 = 157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.58x = 345.92 × 157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.58x = 54,441.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,441.28/250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.26

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