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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.17, 346.62 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.17, 346.62 and 140.66 is: 194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.17 : 346.62 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.17/346.62 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.17x = 346.62 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.17x = 48,755.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,755.57/251.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.11

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