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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.51, 346.82 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.51, 346.82 and 153.23 is: 211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.51 : 346.82 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.51/346.82 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.51x = 346.82 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.51x = 53,140.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,140.73/251.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.29

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