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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.04, 346.41 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.04, 346.41 and 152.82 is: 210.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.04 : 346.41 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.04/346.41 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.04x = 346.41 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.04x = 52,938.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,938.38/251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.88

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