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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.52, 345.74 and 152.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.52, 345.74 and 152.27 is: 210.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.52 : 345.74 = 152.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.52/345.74 = 152.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.52x = 345.74 × 152.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.52x = 52,645.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,645.78/250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.15

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