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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.83, 347.46 and 146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.83, 347.46 and 146.89 is: 202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.83 : 347.46 = 146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.83/347.46 = 146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.83x = 347.46 × 146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.83x = 51,036.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,036.66/251.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.67

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