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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.19, 346.76 and 152.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.19, 346.76 and 152.99 is: 211.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.19 : 346.76 = 152.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.19/346.76 = 152.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.19x = 346.76 × 152.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.19x = 53,048.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,048.31/251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.19

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