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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.04, 346.14 and 152.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.04, 346.14 and 152.78 is: 210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.04 : 346.14 = 152.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.04/346.14 = 152.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.04x = 346.14 × 152.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.04x = 52,883.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,883.27/251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.66

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