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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.48, 346.97 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.48, 346.97 and 153.26 is: 211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.48 : 346.97 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.48/346.97 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.48x = 346.97 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.48x = 53,174.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,174.12/251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.45

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