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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.33, 346.85 and 146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.33, 346.85 and 146.45 is: 202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.33 : 346.85 = 146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.33/346.85 = 146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.33x = 346.85 × 146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.33x = 50,794.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,794.27/251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.11

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