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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.24, 346.62 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.24, 346.62 and 147.72 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.24 : 346.62 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.24/346.62 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.24x = 346.62 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.24x = 51,202.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,202.71/251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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