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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.95, 346.43 and 151.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.95, 346.43 and 151.41 is: 209.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.95 : 346.43 = 151.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.95/346.43 = 151.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.95x = 346.43 × 151.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.95x = 52,452.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,452.97/250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.02

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