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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.30, 345.48 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.30, 345.48 and 152.11 is: 209.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.30 : 345.48 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.30/345.48 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.30x = 345.48 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.30x = 52,550.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,550.96/250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.95

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