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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.80, 347.40 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.80, 347.40 and 148.24 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.80 : 347.40 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.80/347.40 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.80x = 347.40 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.80x = 51,498.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,498.58/251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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