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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.15, 346.66 and 152.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.15, 346.66 and 152.99 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.15 : 346.66 = 152.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.15/346.66 = 152.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.15x = 346.66 × 152.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.15x = 53,036.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,036.00/251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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