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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.96, 347.56 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.96, 347.56 and 153.72 is: 212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.96 : 347.56 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.96/347.56 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.96x = 347.56 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.96x = 53,426.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,426.92/251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.05

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