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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.89, 346.26 and 152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.89, 346.26 and 152.69 is: 210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.89 : 346.26 = 152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.89/346.26 = 152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.89x = 346.26 × 152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.89x = 52,868.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,868.71/250.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.72

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