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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.71, 345.96 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.71, 345.96 and 151.15 is: 208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.71 : 345.96 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.71/345.96 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.71x = 345.96 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.71x = 52,290.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,290.12/250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.57

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