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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.40, 345.72 and 152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.40, 345.72 and 152.24 is: 210.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.40 : 345.72 = 152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.40/345.72 = 152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.40x = 345.72 × 152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.40x = 52,632.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,632.41/250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.19

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