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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.43, 347.01 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.43, 347.01 and 153.23 is: 211.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.43 : 347.01 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.43/347.01 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.43x = 347.01 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.43x = 53,170.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,170.61/251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.47

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