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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.93, 347.45 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.93, 347.45 and 153.60 is: 211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.93 : 347.45 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.93/347.45 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.93x = 347.45 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.93x = 53,367.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,367.55/251.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.84

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