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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.72, 347.40 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.72, 347.40 and 146.80 is: 202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.72 : 347.40 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.72/347.40 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.72x = 347.40 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.72x = 50,998.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,998.32/251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.60

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