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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.53, 347.18 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.53, 347.18 and 146.61 is: 202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.53 : 347.18 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.53/347.18 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.53x = 347.18 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.53x = 50,899.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,899.33/251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.36

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