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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.76, 346.10 and 152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.76, 346.10 and 152.53 is: 210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.76 : 346.10 = 152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.76/346.10 = 152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.76x = 346.10 × 152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.76x = 52,789.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,789.01/250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.51

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