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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.19, 346.55 and 152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.19, 346.55 and 152.91 is: 210.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.19 : 346.55 = 152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.19/346.55 = 152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.19x = 346.55 × 152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.19x = 52,990.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,990.20/251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.96

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