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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.40, 345.42 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.40, 345.42 and 152.18 is: 209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.40 : 345.42 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.40/345.42 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.40x = 345.42 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.40x = 52,566.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,566.02/250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.93

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