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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.14, 346.56 and 140.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.14, 346.56 and 140.59 is: 194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.14 : 346.56 = 140.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.14/346.56 = 140.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.14x = 346.56 × 140.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.14x = 48,722.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,722.87/251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.01

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