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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.26, 346.74 and 140.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.26, 346.74 and 140.74 is: 194.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.26 : 346.74 = 140.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.26/346.74 = 140.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.26x = 346.74 × 140.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.26x = 48,800.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,800.19/251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.22

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