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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.36, 345.51 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.36, 345.51 and 152.11 is: 209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.36 : 345.51 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.36/345.51 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.36x = 345.51 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.36x = 52,555.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,555.53/250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.92

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