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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 346.50 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 346.50 and 140.55 is: 193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 346.50 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/346.50 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 346.50 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 48,700.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,700.58/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.96

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