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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 347.67 and 146.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 347.67 and 146.99 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 347.67 = 146.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/347.67 = 146.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 347.67 × 146.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 51,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,104.88/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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