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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.81, 346.02 and 152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.81, 346.02 and 152.55 is: 210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.81 : 346.02 = 152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.81/346.02 = 152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.81x = 346.02 × 152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.81x = 52,785.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,785.35/250.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.46

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