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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.70, 347.22 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.70, 347.22 and 148.20 is: 204.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.70 : 347.22 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.70/347.22 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.70x = 347.22 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.70x = 51,458.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,458.00/251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.44

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