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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 375.52 and 152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 375.52 and 152.81 is: 229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 375.52 = 152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/375.52 = 152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 375.52 × 152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 57,383.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,383.21/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.29

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