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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.32, 345.38 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.32, 345.38 and 152.07 is: 209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.32 : 345.38 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.32/345.38 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.32x = 345.38 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.32x = 52,522.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,522.32/250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.82

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