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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.12, 346.56 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.12, 346.56 and 146.22 is: 201.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.12 : 346.56 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.12/346.56 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.12x = 346.56 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.12x = 50,674.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,674.00/251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.79

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