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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.38, 346.89 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.38, 346.89 and 139.35 is: 192.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.38 : 346.89 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.38/346.89 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.38x = 346.89 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.38x = 48,339.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,339.12/251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.30

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