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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.19, 346.62 and 143.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.19, 346.62 and 143.38 is: 197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.19 : 346.62 = 143.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.19/346.62 = 143.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.19x = 346.62 × 143.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.19x = 49,698.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,698.38/251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.85

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