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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.87, 347.59 and 153.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.87, 347.59 and 153.61 is: 211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.87 : 347.59 = 153.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.87/347.59 = 153.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.87x = 347.59 × 153.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.87x = 53,392.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,392.62/251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.99

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