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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.36, 347.09 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.36, 347.09 and 153.27 is: 211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.36 : 347.09 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.36/347.09 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.36x = 347.09 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.36x = 53,197.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,197.72/251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.64

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