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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.98, 346.29 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.98, 346.29 and 146.04 is: 201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.98 : 346.29 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.98/346.29 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.98x = 346.29 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.98x = 50,572.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,572.19/250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.50

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