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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.22, 346.67 and 146.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.22, 346.67 and 146.31 is: 201.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.22 : 346.67 = 146.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.22/346.67 = 146.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.22x = 346.67 × 146.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.22x = 50,720.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,720.56/251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.90

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