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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.43, 346.83 and 153.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.43, 346.83 and 153.21 is: 211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.43 : 346.83 = 153.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.43/346.83 = 153.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.43x = 346.83 × 153.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.43x = 53,137.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,137.82/251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.34

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