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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.39, 345.53 and 152.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.39, 345.53 and 152.21 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.39 : 345.53 = 152.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.39/345.53 = 152.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.39x = 345.53 × 152.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.39x = 52,594.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,594.37/250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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