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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.73, 346.02 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.73, 346.02 and 140.22 is: 193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.73 : 346.02 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.73/346.02 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.73x = 346.02 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.73x = 48,518.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,518.92/250.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.51

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