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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.05, 346.43 and 139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.05, 346.43 and 139.01 is: 191.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.05 : 346.43 = 139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.05/346.43 = 139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.05x = 346.43 × 139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.05x = 48,157.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,157.23/251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.82

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