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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.53, 347.12 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.53, 347.12 and 153.28 is: 211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.53 : 347.12 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.53/347.12 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.53x = 347.12 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.53x = 53,206.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,206.22/251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.53

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