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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.75, 346.04 and 152.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.75, 346.04 and 152.47 is: 210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.75 : 346.04 = 152.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.75/346.04 = 152.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.75x = 346.04 × 152.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.75x = 52,760.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,760.72/250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.41

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