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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 346.93 and 140.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 346.93 and 140.87 is: 194.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 346.93 = 140.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/346.93 = 140.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 346.93 × 140.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 48,872.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,872.54/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.42

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