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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.91, 346.26 and 146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.91, 346.26 and 146.06 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.91 : 346.26 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.91/346.26 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.91x = 346.26 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.91x = 50,574.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,574.01/250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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