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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.32, 346.80 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.32, 346.80 and 153.08 is: 211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.32 : 346.80 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.32/346.80 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.32x = 346.80 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.32x = 53,088.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,088.14/251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.24

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