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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.18, 346.65 and 152.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.18, 346.65 and 152.95 is: 211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.18 : 346.65 = 152.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.18/346.65 = 152.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.18x = 346.65 × 152.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.18x = 53,019.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,019.25/251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.08

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