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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.70, 347.18 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.70, 347.18 and 152.07 is: 209.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.70 : 347.18 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.70/347.18 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.70x = 347.18 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.70x = 52,795.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,795.66/251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.76

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