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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.29, 345.46 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.29, 345.46 and 152.06 is: 209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.29 : 345.46 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.29/345.46 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.29x = 345.46 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.29x = 52,530.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,530.65/250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.88

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