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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 346.77 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 346.77 and 146.34 is: 201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 346.77 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/346.77 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 346.77 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 50,746.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,746.32/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.95

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