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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.48, 347.09 and 151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.48, 347.09 and 151.89 is: 209.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.48 : 347.09 = 151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.48/347.09 = 151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.48x = 347.09 × 151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.48x = 52,718.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,718.74/251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.64

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