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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.56, 375.60 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.56, 375.60 and 152.82 is: 229.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.56 : 375.60 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.56/375.60 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.56x = 375.60 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.56x = 57,399.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,399.19/250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.08

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