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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.99, 346.39 and 152.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.99, 346.39 and 152.77 is: 210.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.99 : 346.39 = 152.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.99/346.39 = 152.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.99x = 346.39 × 152.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.99x = 52,918.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,918.00/250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.84

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