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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 346.91 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 346.91 and 153.14 is: 211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 346.91 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/346.91 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 346.91 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 53,123.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,123.87/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.34

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