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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.30, 345.40 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.30, 345.40 and 152.11 is: 209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.30 : 345.40 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.30/345.40 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.30x = 345.40 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.30x = 52,538.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,538.79/250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.90

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