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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 346.13 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 346.13 and 151.27 is: 208.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 346.13 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/346.13 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 346.13 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 52,359.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,359.09/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.67

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