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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.65, 345.93 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.65, 345.93 and 152.40 is: 210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.65 : 345.93 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.65/345.93 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.65x = 345.93 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.65x = 52,719.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,719.73/250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.33

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