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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.76, 347.46 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.76, 347.46 and 148.26 is: 204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.76 : 347.46 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.76/347.46 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.76x = 347.46 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.76x = 51,514.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,514.42/251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.62

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