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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.86, 346.10 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.86, 346.10 and 151.30 is: 208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.86 : 346.10 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.86/346.10 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.86x = 346.10 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.86x = 52,363.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,363.31/250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.74

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