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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.38, 346.92 and 153.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.38, 346.92 and 153.15 is: 211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.38 : 346.92 = 153.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.38/346.92 = 153.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.38x = 346.92 × 153.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.38x = 53,130.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,130.80/251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.36

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