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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.47, 346.98 and 153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.47, 346.98 and 153.25 is: 211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.47 : 346.98 = 153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.47/346.98 = 153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.47x = 346.98 × 153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.47x = 53,174.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,174.69/251.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.46

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