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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.94, 347.69 and 153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.94, 347.69 and 153.71 is: 212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.94 : 347.69 = 153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.94/347.69 = 153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.94x = 347.69 × 153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.94x = 53,440.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,440.92/251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.12

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