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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.06, 346.50 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.06, 346.50 and 152.88 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.06 : 346.50 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.06/346.50 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.06x = 346.50 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.06x = 52,972.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,972.92/251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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