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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.98, 346.32 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.98, 346.32 and 147.48 is: 203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.98 : 346.32 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.98/346.32 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.98x = 346.32 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.98x = 51,075.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,075.27/250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.50

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