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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.46, 346.98 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.46, 346.98 and 153.18 is: 211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.46 : 346.98 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.46/346.98 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.46x = 346.98 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.46x = 53,150.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,150.40/251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.37

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