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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.41, 345.56 and 152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.41, 345.56 and 152.17 is: 209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.41 : 345.56 = 152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.41/345.56 = 152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.41x = 345.56 × 152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.41x = 52,583.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,583.87/250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.99

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