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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.74, 345.98 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.74, 345.98 and 152.50 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.74 : 345.98 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.74/345.98 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.74x = 345.98 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.74x = 52,761.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,761.95/250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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