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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.96, 347.70 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.96, 347.70 and 147.07 is: 202.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.96 : 347.70 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.96/347.70 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.96x = 347.70 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.96x = 51,136.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,136.24/251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.95

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