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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.87, 346.20 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.87, 346.20 and 152.63 is: 210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.87 : 346.20 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.87/346.20 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.87x = 346.20 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.87x = 52,840.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,840.51/250.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.63

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