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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.50, 347.07 and 148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.50, 347.07 and 148 is: 204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.50 : 347.07 = 148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.50/347.07 = 148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.50x = 347.07 × 148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.50x = 51,366.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,366.36/251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.24

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