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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.94, 347.67 and 152.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.94, 347.67 and 152.38 is: 210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.94 : 347.67 = 152.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.94/347.67 = 152.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.94x = 347.67 × 152.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.94x = 52,976.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,976.32/251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.28

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