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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.23, 346.70 and 152.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.23, 346.70 and 152.93 is: 211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.23 : 346.70 = 152.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.23/346.70 = 152.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.23x = 346.70 × 152.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.23x = 53,020.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,020.83/251.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.04

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