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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.39, 347.00 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.39, 347.00 and 146.51 is: 202.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.39 : 347.00 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.39/347.00 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.39x = 347.00 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.39x = 50,836.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,836.50/251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.22

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