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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.47, 375.52 and 152.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.47, 375.52 and 152.99 is: 229.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.47 : 375.52 = 152.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.47/375.52 = 152.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.47x = 375.52 × 152.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.47x = 57,450.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,450.80/250.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.37

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