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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.91, 346.25 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.91, 346.25 and 140.39 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.91 : 346.25 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.91/346.25 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.91x = 346.25 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.91x = 48,610.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,610.04/250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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