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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.48, 347.00 and 151.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.48, 347.00 and 151.85 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.48 : 347.00 = 151.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.48/347.00 = 151.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.48x = 347.00 × 151.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.48x = 52,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,692.06/251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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