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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.72, 346.04 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.72, 346.04 and 152.56 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.72 : 346.04 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.72/346.04 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.72x = 346.04 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.72x = 52,791.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,791.86/250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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