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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.75, 347.44 and 148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.75, 347.44 and 148.25 is: 204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.75 : 347.44 = 148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.75/347.44 = 148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.75x = 347.44 × 148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.75x = 51,507.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,507.98/251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.60

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