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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.40, 345.59 and 152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.40, 345.59 and 152.19 is: 210.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.40 : 345.59 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.40/345.59 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.40x = 345.59 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.40x = 52,595.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,595.72/250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.04

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