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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.24, 346.72 and 140.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.24, 346.72 and 140.71 is: 194.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.24 : 346.72 = 140.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.24/346.72 = 140.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.24x = 346.72 × 140.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.24x = 48,786.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,786.97/251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.18

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