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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.97, 346.37 and 146.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.97, 346.37 and 146.05 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.97 : 346.37 = 146.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.97/346.37 = 146.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.97x = 346.37 × 146.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.97x = 50,585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,585.74/250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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