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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.70, 345.82 and 156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.70, 345.82 and 156.22 is: 215.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.70 : 345.82 = 156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.70/345.82 = 156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.70x = 345.82 × 156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.70x = 54,024.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,024.00/250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.49

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