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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.27, 346.62 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.27, 346.62 and 152.96 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.27 : 346.62 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.27/346.62 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.27x = 346.62 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.27x = 53,019.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,019.00/251.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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