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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.55, 345.76 and 152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.55, 345.76 and 152.31 is: 210.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.55 : 345.76 = 152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.55/345.76 = 152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.55x = 345.76 × 152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.55x = 52,662.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,662.32/250.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.18

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