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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.04, 346.38 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.04, 346.38 and 146.14 is: 201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.04 : 346.38 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.04/346.38 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.04x = 346.38 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.04x = 50,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,618.24/251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.64

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