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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.48, 347.16 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.48, 347.16 and 151.94 is: 209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.48 : 347.16 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.48/347.16 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.48x = 347.16 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.48x = 52,747.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,747.49/251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.75

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