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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.35, 345.47 and 152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.35, 345.47 and 152.12 is: 209.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.35 : 345.47 = 152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.35/345.47 = 152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.35x = 345.47 × 152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.35x = 52,550.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,550.41/250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.91

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