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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 347.63 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 347.63 and 153.68 is: 212.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 347.63 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/347.63 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 347.63 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 53,425.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,425.03/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.08

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