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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.84, 346.12 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.84, 346.12 and 152.60 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.84 : 346.12 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.84/346.12 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.84x = 346.12 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.84x = 52,817.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,817.91/250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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