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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.24, 346.76 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.24, 346.76 and 147.76 is: 203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.24 : 346.76 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.24/346.76 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.24x = 346.76 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.24x = 51,237.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,237.26/251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.94

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