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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.43, 345.49 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.43, 345.49 and 152.15 is: 209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.43 : 345.49 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.43/345.49 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.43x = 345.49 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.43x = 52,564.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,564.20/250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.90

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