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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.58, 345.73 and 152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.58, 345.73 and 152.31 is: 210.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.58 : 345.73 = 152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.58/345.73 = 152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.58x = 345.73 × 152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.58x = 52,657.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,657.37/250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.15

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