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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.90, 347.58 and 145.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.90, 347.58 and 145.54 is: 200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.90 : 347.58 = 145.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.90/347.58 = 145.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.90x = 347.58 × 145.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.90x = 50,586.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,586.79/251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.82

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