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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 346.23 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 346.23 and 140.39 is: 193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 346.23 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/346.23 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 346.23 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 48,607.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,607.23/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.72

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