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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.95, 346.33 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.95, 346.33 and 140.45 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.95 : 346.33 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.95/346.33 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.95x = 346.33 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.95x = 48,641.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,641.08/250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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