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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.96, 347.58 and 152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.96, 347.58 and 152.33 is: 210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.96 : 347.58 = 152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.96/347.58 = 152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.96x = 347.58 × 152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.96x = 52,945.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,945.12/251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.14

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