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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.43, 347.07 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.43, 347.07 and 153.16 is: 211.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.43 : 347.07 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.43/347.07 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.43x = 347.07 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.43x = 53,157.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,157.24/251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.42

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