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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.59, 345.63 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.59, 345.63 and 152.28 is: 210.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.59 : 345.63 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.59/345.63 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.59x = 345.63 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.59x = 52,632.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,632.54/250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.03

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