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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.86, 347.58 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.86, 347.58 and 153.60 is: 211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.86 : 347.58 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.86/347.58 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.86x = 347.58 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.86x = 53,388.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,388.29/251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.98

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