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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.97, 346.30 and 152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.97, 346.30 and 152.69 is: 210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.97 : 346.30 = 152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.97/346.30 = 152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.97x = 346.30 × 152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.97x = 52,877.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,877.03/250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.69

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