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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.93, 347.63 and 147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.93, 347.63 and 147.02 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.93 : 347.63 = 147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.93/347.63 = 147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.93x = 347.63 × 147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.93x = 51,108.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,108.56/251.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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