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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.76, 347.45 and 153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.76, 347.45 and 153.57 is: 211.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.76 : 347.45 = 153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.76/347.45 = 153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.76x = 347.45 × 153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.76x = 53,357.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,357.90/251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.94

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