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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 346.06 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 346.06 and 140.26 is: 193.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 346.06 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/346.06 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 346.06 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 48,535.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,535.94/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.52

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