chain line PQ intersects a pond as seen in Figure. Two points A and B are taken on the chain line on opposite sides of the pond. A line AC, 250 m long, is set out on the left of AB and another line AD, 300 m long, is set out on the right of AB. Points C, B and D are in the same straight line. CB and BD are 100 and 150 m long respectively. Calculate the length of AB.

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A chain line PQ intersects a pond as seen in Figure. Two points A and B are taken on the chain line on opposite sides of the pond. A line AC, 250 m long, is set out on the left of AB and another line AD, 300 m long, is set out on the right of AB. Points C, B and D are in the same straight line. CB and BD are 100 and 150 m long respectively. Calculate the length of AB.
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