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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.17, 346.60 and 140.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.17, 346.60 and 140.65 is: 194.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.17 : 346.60 = 140.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.17/346.60 = 140.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.17x = 346.60 × 140.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.17x = 48,749.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,749.29/251.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.09

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