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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 346.84 and 140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 346.84 and 140.83 is: 194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 346.84 = 140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/346.84 = 140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 346.84 × 140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 48,845.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,845.48/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.32

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