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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.95, 346.29 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.95, 346.29 and 140.43 is: 193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.95 : 346.29 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.95/346.29 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.95x = 346.29 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.95x = 48,631.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,631.07/250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.79

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