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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.14, 346.55 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.14, 346.55 and 146.24 is: 201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.14 : 346.55 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.14/346.55 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.14x = 346.55 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.14x = 50,679.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,679.47/251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.80

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