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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.68, 345.96 and 152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.68, 345.96 and 152.45 is: 210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.68 : 345.96 = 152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.68/345.96 = 152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.68x = 345.96 × 152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.68x = 52,741.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,741.60/250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.39

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