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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.88, 347.56 and 146.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.88, 347.56 and 146.99 is: 202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 347.56 = 146.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/347.56 = 146.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 347.56 × 146.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 51,088.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,088.35/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.83

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