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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.86, 346.15 and 152.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.86, 346.15 and 152.61 is: 210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.86 : 346.15 = 152.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.86/346.15 = 152.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.86x = 346.15 × 152.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.86x = 52,825.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,825.95/250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.58

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