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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.42, 346.97 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.42, 346.97 and 146.51 is: 202.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.42 : 346.97 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.42/346.97 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.42x = 346.97 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.42x = 50,834.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,834.57/251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.19

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