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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.72, 345.87 and 157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.72, 345.87 and 157.42 is: 217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.72 : 345.87 = 157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.72/345.87 = 157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.72x = 345.87 × 157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.72x = 54,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,445.13/250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.16

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