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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.12, 346.49 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.12, 346.49 and 140.58 is: 193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.12 : 346.49 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.12/346.49 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.12x = 346.49 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.12x = 48,709.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,709.39/251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.97

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