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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251, 346.38 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251, 346.38 and 147.56 is: 203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251 : 346.38 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251/346.38 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251x = 346.38 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251x = 51,111.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,111.83/251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.63

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