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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.91, 346.26 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.91, 346.26 and 140.39 is: 193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.91 : 346.26 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.91/346.26 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.91x = 346.26 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.91x = 48,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,611.44/250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.74

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