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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.09, 346.52 and 140.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.09, 346.52 and 140.57 is: 194.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.09 : 346.52 = 140.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.09/346.52 = 140.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.09x = 346.52 × 140.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.09x = 48,710.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,710.32/251.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.00

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