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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.04, 346.38 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.04, 346.38 and 151.50 is: 209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.04 : 346.38 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.04/346.38 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.04x = 346.38 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.04x = 52,476.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,476.57/251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.04

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