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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.15, 346.56 and 146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.15, 346.56 and 146.25 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.15 : 346.56 = 146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.15/346.56 = 146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.15x = 346.56 × 146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.15x = 50,684.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,684.40/251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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