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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.52, 347.04 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.52, 347.04 and 146.58 is: 202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.52 : 347.04 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.52/347.04 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.52x = 347.04 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.52x = 50,869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,869.12/251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.25

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