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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.13, 346.47 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.13, 346.47 and 146.16 is: 201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.13 : 346.47 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.13/346.47 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.13x = 346.47 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.13x = 50,640.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,640.06/251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.65

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