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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.04, 346.38 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.04, 346.38 and 146.13 is: 201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.04 : 346.38 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.04/346.38 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.04x = 346.38 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.04x = 50,616.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,616.51/251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.63

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