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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.56, 347.16 and 148.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.56, 347.16 and 148.06 is: 204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.56 : 347.16 = 148.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.56/347.16 = 148.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.56x = 347.16 × 148.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.56x = 51,400.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,400.51/251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.33

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