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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.01, 346.37 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.01, 346.37 and 140.50 is: 193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.01 : 346.37 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.01/346.37 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.01x = 346.37 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.01x = 48,664.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,664.99/251.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.88

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