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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251, 346.35 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251, 346.35 and 140.48 is: 193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251 : 346.35 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251/346.35 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251x = 346.35 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251x = 48,655.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,655.25/251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.85

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