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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.76, 347.36 and 153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.76, 347.36 and 153.52 is: 211.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.76 : 347.36 = 153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.76/347.36 = 153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.76x = 347.36 × 153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.76x = 53,326.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,326.71/251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.82

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