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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.24, 346.51 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.24, 346.51 and 152.89 is: 210.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.24 : 346.51 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.24/346.51 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.24x = 346.51 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.24x = 52,977.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,977.53/251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.87

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