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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.47, 345.70 and 152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.47, 345.70 and 152.29 is: 210.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.47 : 345.70 = 152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.47/345.70 = 152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.47x = 345.70 × 152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.47x = 52,646.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,646.17/250.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.19

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