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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.01, 346.30 and 152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.01, 346.30 and 152.71 is: 210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.01 : 346.30 = 152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.01/346.30 = 152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.01x = 346.30 × 152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.01x = 52,882.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,882.23/251.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.68

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