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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.06, 346.37 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.06, 346.37 and 152.82 is: 210.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.06 : 346.37 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.06/346.37 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.06x = 346.37 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.06x = 52,931.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,931.50/251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.84

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