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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.84, 347.62 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.84, 347.62 and 146.96 is: 202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.84 : 347.62 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.84/347.62 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.84x = 347.62 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.84x = 51,086.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,086.24/251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.85

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