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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.30, 346.80 and 140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.30, 346.80 and 140.78 is: 194.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.30 : 346.80 = 140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.30/346.80 = 140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.30x = 346.80 × 140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.30x = 48,822.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,822.50/251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.28

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