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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.85, 347.52 and 146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.85, 347.52 and 146.93 is: 202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.85 : 347.52 = 146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.85/347.52 = 146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.85x = 347.52 × 146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.85x = 51,059.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,059.10/251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.73

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