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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.33, 346.77 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.33, 346.77 and 146.39 is: 201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.33 : 346.77 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.33/346.77 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.33x = 346.77 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.33x = 50,761.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,761.93/251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.98

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