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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.20, 346.50 and 152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.20, 346.50 and 152.86 is: 210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.20 : 346.50 = 152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.20/346.50 = 152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.20x = 346.50 × 152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.20x = 52,965.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,965.99/251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.85

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