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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.72, 345.95 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.72, 345.95 and 151.12 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.72 : 345.95 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.72/345.95 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.72x = 345.95 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.72x = 52,277.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,277.84/250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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