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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.86, 347.61 and 148.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.86, 347.61 and 148.42 is: 204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.86 : 347.61 = 148.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.86/347.61 = 148.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.86x = 347.61 × 148.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.86x = 51,592.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,592.28/251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.85

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