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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.02, 346.35 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.02, 346.35 and 146.08 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.02 : 346.35 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.02/346.35 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.02x = 346.35 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.02x = 50,594.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,594.81/251.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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