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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 346.29 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 346.29 and 147.42 is: 203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 346.29 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/346.29 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 346.29 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 51,050.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,050.07/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.45

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