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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.07, 346.55 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.07, 346.55 and 146.18 is: 201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.07 : 346.55 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.07/346.55 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.07x = 346.55 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.07x = 50,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,657.51/251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.77

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