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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.98, 346.35 and 151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.98, 346.35 and 151.40 is: 208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.98 : 346.35 = 151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.98/346.35 = 151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.98x = 346.35 × 151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.98x = 52,436.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,436.94/250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.93

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