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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.65, 345.98 and 152.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.65, 345.98 and 152.39 is: 210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.65 : 345.98 = 152.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.65/345.98 = 152.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.65x = 345.98 × 152.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.65x = 52,721.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,721.40/250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.34

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