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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.52, 347.05 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.52, 347.05 and 146.60 is: 202.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.52 : 347.05 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.52/347.05 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.52x = 347.05 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.52x = 50,877.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,877.53/251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.28

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