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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 347.44 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 347.44 and 152.32 is: 210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 347.44 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/347.44 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 347.44 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 52,921.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,921.30/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.08

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