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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.43, 346.94 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.43, 346.94 and 146.52 is: 202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.43 : 346.94 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.43/346.94 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.43x = 346.94 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.43x = 50,833.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,833.15/251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.18

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