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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.12, 346.58 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.12, 346.58 and 144.75 is: 199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.12 : 346.58 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.12/346.58 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.12x = 346.58 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.12x = 50,168.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,168.39/251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.78

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