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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.71, 346.05 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.71, 346.05 and 152.52 is: 210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.71 : 346.05 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.71/346.05 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.71x = 346.05 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.71x = 52,779.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,779.55/250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.52

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