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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.38, 346.94 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.38, 346.94 and 153.24 is: 211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.38 : 346.94 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.38/346.94 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.38x = 346.94 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.38x = 53,165.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,165.09/251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.49

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