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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.84, 347.47 and 153.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.84, 347.47 and 153.61 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.84 : 347.47 = 153.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.84/347.47 = 153.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.84x = 347.47 × 153.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.84x = 53,373.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,373.61/251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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