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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.13, 346.52 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.13, 346.52 and 152.92 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.13 : 346.52 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.13/346.52 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.13x = 346.52 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.13x = 52,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,987.34/251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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