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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.95, 347.68 and 148.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.95, 347.68 and 148.45 is: 204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.95 : 347.68 = 148.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.95/347.68 = 148.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.95x = 347.68 × 148.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.95x = 51,613.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,613.10/251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.85

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