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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.95, 346.31 and 151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.95, 346.31 and 151.42 is: 208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.95 : 346.31 = 151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.95/346.31 = 151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.95x = 346.31 × 151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.95x = 52,438.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,438.26/250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.96

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