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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.02, 346.40 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.02, 346.40 and 140.50 is: 193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.02 : 346.40 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.02/346.40 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.02x = 346.40 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.02x = 48,668.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,668.51/251.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.88

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