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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.87, 346.27 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.87, 346.27 and 152.70 is: 210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.87 : 346.27 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.87/346.27 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.87x = 346.27 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.87x = 52,872.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,872.93/250.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.76

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