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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.80, 347.46 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.80, 347.46 and 153.54 is: 211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.80 : 347.46 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.80/347.46 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.80x = 347.46 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.80x = 53,349.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,349.01/251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.87

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