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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.11, 346.57 and 152.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.11, 346.57 and 152.83 is: 210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.11 : 346.57 = 152.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.11/346.57 = 152.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.11x = 346.57 × 152.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.11x = 52,965.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,965.04/251.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.93

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