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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.49, 345.62 and 152.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.49, 345.62 and 152.27 is: 210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.49 : 345.62 = 152.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.49/345.62 = 152.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.49x = 345.62 × 152.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.49x = 52,625.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,625.07/250.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.09

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