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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.29, 346.78 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.29, 346.78 and 146.41 is: 202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.29 : 346.78 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.29/346.78 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.29x = 346.78 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.29x = 50,772.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,772.06/251.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.05

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