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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.99, 346.38 and 157.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.99, 346.38 and 157.78 is: 217.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.99 : 346.38 = 157.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.99/346.38 = 157.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.99x = 346.38 × 157.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.99x = 54,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,651.84/250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.75

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