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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.93, 346.28 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.93, 346.28 and 140.42 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.93 : 346.28 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.93/346.28 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.93x = 346.28 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.93x = 48,622.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,622.20/250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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