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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.61, 345.85 and 152.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.61, 345.85 and 152.35 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.61 : 345.85 = 152.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.61/345.85 = 152.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.61x = 345.85 × 152.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.61x = 52,689.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,689.00/250.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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