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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.56, 345.84 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.56, 345.84 and 152.40 is: 210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.56 : 345.84 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.56/345.84 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.56x = 345.84 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.56x = 52,706.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,706.02/250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.35

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