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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.39, 346.90 and 140.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.39, 346.90 and 140.87 is: 194.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.39 : 346.90 = 140.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.39/346.90 = 140.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.39x = 346.90 × 140.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.39x = 48,867.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,867.80/251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.39

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