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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.09, 374.72 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.09, 374.72 and 152.70 is: 228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.09 : 374.72 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.09/374.72 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.09x = 374.72 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.09x = 57,218.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,218.98/250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.80

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