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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.16, 346.58 and 152.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.16, 346.58 and 152.90 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.16 : 346.58 = 152.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.16/346.58 = 152.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.16x = 346.58 × 152.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.16x = 52,991.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,991.32/251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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