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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 345.96 and 152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 345.96 and 152.54 is: 210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 345.96 = 152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/345.96 = 152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 345.96 × 152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 52,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,772.74/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.35

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