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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.13, 346.56 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.13, 346.56 and 152.96 is: 211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.13 : 346.56 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.13/346.56 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.13x = 346.56 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.13x = 53,009.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,009.82/251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.09

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