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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.85, 346.14 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.85, 346.14 and 140.31 is: 193.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.85 : 346.14 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.85/346.14 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.85x = 346.14 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.85x = 48,566.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,566.90/250.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.61

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