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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.65, 345.87 and 151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.65, 345.87 and 151.06 is: 208.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.65 : 345.87 = 151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.65/345.87 = 151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.65x = 345.87 × 151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.65x = 52,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,247.12/250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.45

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