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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.75, 345.93 and 152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.75, 345.93 and 152.45 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.75 : 345.93 = 152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.75/345.93 = 152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.75x = 345.93 × 152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.75x = 52,737.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,737.03/250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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