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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.94, 346.18 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.94, 346.18 and 147.38 is: 203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.94 : 346.18 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.94/346.18 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.94x = 346.18 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.94x = 51,017.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,017.91/250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.31

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