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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 346.10 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 346.10 and 140.28 is: 193.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 346.10 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/346.10 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 346.10 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 48,550.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,550.21/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.58

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