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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.58, 345.82 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.58, 345.82 and 152.32 is: 210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.58 : 345.82 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.58/345.82 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.58x = 345.82 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.58x = 52,675.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,675.30/250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.21

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