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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.01, 346.39 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.01, 346.39 and 146.14 is: 201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.01 : 346.39 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.01/346.39 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.01x = 346.39 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.01x = 50,619.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,619.84/251.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.67

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