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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.84, 346.18 and 140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.84, 346.18 and 140.34 is: 193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.84 : 346.18 = 140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.84/346.18 = 140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.84x = 346.18 × 140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.84x = 48,582.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,582.90/250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.68

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