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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 346.11 and 140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 346.11 and 140.30 is: 193.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 346.11 = 140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/346.11 = 140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 346.11 × 140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 48,559.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,559.23/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.62

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