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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.29, 346.77 and 153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.29, 346.77 and 153.11 is: 211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.29 : 346.77 = 153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.29/346.77 = 153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.29x = 346.77 × 153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.29x = 53,092.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,092.22/251.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.28

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