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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.32, 346.88 and 153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.32, 346.88 and 153.12 is: 211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.32 : 346.88 = 153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.32/346.88 = 153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.32x = 346.88 × 153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.32x = 53,114.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,114.27/251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.34

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