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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.69, 347.27 and 153.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.69, 347.27 and 153.41 is: 211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.69 : 347.27 = 153.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.69/347.27 = 153.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.69x = 347.27 × 153.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.69x = 53,272.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,272.19/251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.66

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