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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.88, 347.64 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.88, 347.64 and 153.72 is: 212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 347.64 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/347.64 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 347.64 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 53,439.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,439.22/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.16

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