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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.86, 346.21 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.86, 346.21 and 152.64 is: 210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.86 : 346.21 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.86/346.21 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.86x = 346.21 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.86x = 52,845.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,845.49/250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.66

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