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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.20, 346.64 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.20, 346.64 and 153.04 is: 211.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.20 : 346.64 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.20/346.64 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.20x = 346.64 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.20x = 53,049.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,049.79/251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.19

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