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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.76, 345.92 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.76, 345.92 and 156.15 is: 215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.76 : 345.92 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.76/345.92 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.76x = 345.92 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.76x = 54,014.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,014.63/250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.41

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