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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.78, 346.14 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.78, 346.14 and 152.56 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.78 : 346.14 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.78/346.14 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.78x = 346.14 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.78x = 52,807.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,807.12/250.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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