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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.03, 346.53 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.03, 346.53 and 146.22 is: 201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.03 : 346.53 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.03/346.53 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.03x = 346.53 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.03x = 50,669.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,669.99/251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.85

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