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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.03, 346.42 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.03, 346.42 and 140.50 is: 193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.03 : 346.42 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.03/346.42 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.03x = 346.42 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.03x = 48,672.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,672.09/251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.89

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