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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.25, 346.74 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.25, 346.74 and 153.03 is: 211.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.25 : 346.74 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.25/346.74 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.25x = 346.74 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.25x = 53,061.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,061.62/251.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.19

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