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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.19, 346.64 and 146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.19, 346.64 and 146.25 is: 201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.19 : 346.64 = 146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.19/346.64 = 146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.19x = 346.64 × 146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.19x = 50,695.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,695.37/251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.82

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