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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.69, 347.32 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.69, 347.32 and 152.13 is: 209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.69 : 347.32 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.69/347.32 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.69x = 347.32 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.69x = 52,837.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,837.01/251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.93

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