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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.11, 346.44 and 151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.11, 346.44 and 151.55 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.11 : 346.44 = 151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.11/346.44 = 151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.11x = 346.44 × 151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.11x = 52,502.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,502.98/251.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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