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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.75, 346.07 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.75, 346.07 and 151.24 is: 208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.75 : 346.07 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.75/346.07 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.75x = 346.07 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.75x = 52,340.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,340.76/250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.74

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