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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.44, 347.04 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.44, 347.04 and 146.54 is: 202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.44 : 347.04 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.44/347.04 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.44x = 347.04 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.44x = 50,856.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,856.11/251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.26

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