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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.20, 346.56 and 151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.20, 346.56 and 151.56 is: 209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.20 : 346.56 = 151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.20/346.56 = 151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.20x = 346.56 × 151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.20x = 52,524.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,524.63/251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.09

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