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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.85, 347.49 and 150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.85, 347.49 and 150.89 is: 208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.85 : 347.49 = 150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.85/347.49 = 150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.85x = 347.49 × 150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.85x = 52,432.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,432.77/251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.19

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