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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.73, 345.92 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.73, 345.92 and 152.51 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.73 : 345.92 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.73/345.92 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.73x = 345.92 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.73x = 52,757.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,757.51/250.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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