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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.81, 347.52 and 153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.81, 347.52 and 153.62 is: 212.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.81 : 347.52 = 153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.81/347.52 = 153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.81x = 347.52 × 153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.81x = 53,384.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,384.28/251.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.01

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