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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.76, 346.04 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.76, 346.04 and 140.25 is: 193.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.76 : 346.04 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.76/346.04 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.76x = 346.04 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.76x = 48,530.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,530.38/250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.53

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