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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.96, 346.32 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.96, 346.32 and 146.07 is: 201.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.96 : 346.32 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.96/346.32 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.96x = 346.32 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.96x = 50,586.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,586.96/250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.57

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