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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.89, 346.19 and 140.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.89, 346.19 and 140.35 is: 193.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.89 : 346.19 = 140.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.89/346.19 = 140.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.89x = 346.19 × 140.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.89x = 48,587.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,587.77/250.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.66

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