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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.86, 347.59 and 153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.86, 347.59 and 153.64 is: 212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.86 : 347.59 = 153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.86/347.59 = 153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.86x = 347.59 × 153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.86x = 53,403.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,403.73/251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.04

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