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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.81, 347.56 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.81, 347.56 and 153.63 is: 212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.81 : 347.56 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.81/347.56 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.81x = 347.56 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.81x = 53,395.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,395.26/251.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.05

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