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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 346.14 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 346.14 and 152.60 is: 210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 346.14 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/346.14 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 346.14 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 52,819.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,819.23/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.54

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