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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.19, 346.62 and 140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.19, 346.62 and 140.67 is: 194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.19 : 346.62 = 140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.19/346.62 = 140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.19x = 346.62 × 140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.19x = 48,759.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,759.04/251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.11

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